A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Involving the Kidneys in a Patient with IgA Nephropathy / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
; : 316-320, 2010.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Renal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical manifestation of the disease. The occurrence of non-lupus nephritis, especially IgA nephropathy (IgAN), in patients with SLE has rarely been reported. We describe the case of a 21-year-old woman who was diagnosed with IgAN and subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis, and her renal lesion biopsy was typical of lupus nephritis (ISN/RPS Class III). Although IgAN and lupus nephritis share some common physiopathological characteristics, their laboratory, histopathologic findings, and the extra-renal clinical manifestations are different and support a different pathogenesis. Our case highlights the importance of a renal biopsy in patients with lupus and urinary alterations despite underlying IgAN. A correct diagnosis would permit the most appropriate immunosuppressive treatments to be considered.
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Assunto principal:
Biópsia
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Nefrite Lúpica
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Imunoglobulina A
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Glomerulonefrite por IGA
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Rim
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico
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Linfadenite
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Nefrite
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article