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  • Nephrology
  • Rheumatology
  • Autoimmunology

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  • Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome (HUVS) is a rare autoimmune disorder.
  • HUVS can involve multiple organ systems, including the kidneys, and is associated with hypocomplementemia.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old woman presented with nonspecific symptoms and acute renal failure.
  • Laboratory findings included hematuria, nephrotic proteinuria, elevated creatinine, and low C1q levels.
  • Kidney biopsy revealed proliferative glomerulonephritis with crescent formation, indicative of severe kidney injury.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis.
  • Treatment involved cyclophosphamide, rituximab, mycophenolate mofetil, and glucocorticoids.
  • A delayed but excellent recovery of renal function was observed after 12 months of dialysis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for significant renal recovery in HUVS with crescentic glomerulonephritis.
  • It adds to the limited literature on this rare condition, emphasizing the importance of aggressive immunosuppressive therapy.
  • The successful outcome suggests that timely and appropriate treatment can lead to favorable long-term renal outcomes in HUVS patients.