[Nephrotic Syndrome Caused by AA Amyloidosis Secondary to Unicentric Castleman's Disease:Report of One Case]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2022 Jun;44(3):540-544. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.14104.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

AA amyloidosis is a rare systemic complication caused commonly by chronic inflammatory arthritis,periodic fever disease,vasculitis,tumors,etc.Castleman's disease is an uncommon cause of AA amyloidosis.Here,we reported a case of unicentric Castleman's disease-induced AA amyloidosis with nephrotic syndrome as the main manifestation.The laboratory examination showed elevated levels of inflammatory indicators.We summarized the clinical manifestations,diagnosis,and therapy of this case,aiming to facilitate the management of patients with unknown reasons of renal amyloidosis.

Keywords: AA amyloidosis; Castleman's disease; nephrotic syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis* / etiology
  • Castleman Disease* / complications
  • Humans
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / etiology
  • Serum Amyloid A Protein

Substances

  • Serum Amyloid A Protein

Supplementary concepts

  • AA amyloidosis