[Bronchitis, pregnancy test and hematuria--an atypical algorithm for diagnosis]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2007 Aug 22;96(34):1265-7. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157.96.34.1265.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 42-year old housewife presented herself with flu symptoms and dry cough. Because of pregnancy test (chest x-ray) we accidentally detected a hematuria. Exact medical history revealed the presence of a known IgA-Nephropathy. Banal respiratory infections can exacerbate IgA Nephropathy. In addition, medical history and further investigations are important because of possible secondary IgA-Glomerulonephritis. Treatment of IgA glomerulopathy depends on blood pressure, renal function and degree of proteinuria. An acute renal insufficancy is uncommon (< 5%), but 25% patients develop during 20-25 years a terminal insufficandy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Bronchitis / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / diagnosis*
  • Hematuria / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Prognosis