A Case of Combining Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Leflunomide for BK Nephropathy / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : 512-516, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
BK virus nephropathy has emerged as an important cause of renal allograft dysfunction. It affects 1-10% of renal transplant patients and results in significant graft dysfunction in more than 50% of cases. A reduction in the amount of immunosuppressants is not an appropriate treatment option for advanced stage BK nephropathy; therefore, other treatment strategies need to be considered such as cidofovir, leflunomide, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in combination with reduced immunosuppression. The use of IVIG may be a valuable treatment option in patients with BK virus nephropathy. We report our experience with IVIG rescue therapy in a patient and the progression of BK nephropathy despite leflunomide therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Transplante Homólogo
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Imunoglobulinas
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Terapia de Imunossupressão
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Transplante de Rim
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Imunoglobulinas Intravenosas
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Vírus BK
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Transplantes
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Citosina
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Organofosfonatos
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Imunossupressores
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article