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Mesangio-proliferative glomerulonephritis associated with Kimura's disease
W Y Qunibi1, M B Al-Sibai, M Akhtar
1Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Clinical Nephrology
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Kimura
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Kimura's disease is a rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia.
- Its association with renal manifestations, particularly nephrotic syndrome, is infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old Saudi male with a six-year history of Kimura's disease presented with nephrotic syndrome.
- Renal biopsy confirmed mesangio-proliferative glomerulonephritis.
Findings:
- The patient achieved complete remission of nephrotic syndrome following treatment with prednisone.
- This case highlights a unique presentation and successful therapeutic response in a Saudi patient.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering renal involvement in patients with Kimura's disease.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management, such as corticosteroid therapy, can lead to favorable outcomes.