Renal amyloid A amyloidosis as a complication of hidradenitis suppurativa

Clin Nephrol. 2016 Jul;86(1):51-4. doi: 10.5414/cn108787.

Abstract

Rheumatic disease is the dominant cause of amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis, but other chronic inflammatory diseases may have similar consequences. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a relatively common, but little known skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation. Here we present a case of chronic HS leading to biopsy-verified severe renal AA amyloidosis and dialysis dependency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Amyloidosis / pathology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / complications*
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / pathology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology*
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Serum Amyloid A Protein

Substances

  • Serum Amyloid A Protein