Acute renal failure due to IgA nephropathy in sarcoidosis

Iran J Kidney Dis. 2019 Sep;13(5):340-342.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder affecting multiple organs. We presented a 56-year-old woman with renal impairment who was diagnosed with sarcoidosis accompanied by IgA nephropathy. Treatment with methylprednisolone was started for the patient. After treatment, the patient was discharged with good general condition and resolved proteinuria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / drug therapy
  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / complications*
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / drug therapy
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Hematuria / etiology
  • Humans
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Methylprednisolone