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Purva Sharma1, Medha Airy2

  • 1Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, The Glomerular Disease Center at Northwell Health Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 100 Community Drive, 2nd floor, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA.

Clinics in Liver Disease
|April 29, 2022
PubMed

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Glomerular diseases frequently affect patients with liver disease. This review covers common kidney pathologies and current treatments for liver disease patients experiencing glomerular issues.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Hepatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Glomerular diseases are a significant cause of kidney disease in individuals with liver conditions.
  • While tubular and vascular kidney issues are more common, glomerular involvement has historically correlated with hepatitis prevalence.
  • Advances in hepatitis vaccination and antiviral therapies have impacted the incidence of associated glomerular diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common glomerular pathologies observed in patients suffering from liver disease.
  • To outline the current therapeutic strategies available for managing these kidney conditions in the context of liver disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on glomerular diseases in patients with liver disease.
  • Analysis of epidemiological trends related to hepatitis infections and kidney involvement.
  • Synthesis of current treatment guidelines and clinical evidence.

Main Results:

  • Identified key glomerular pathologies associated with various liver diseases.
  • Detailed the changing prevalence of these conditions in relation to hepatitis A, B, and C.
  • Summarized the efficacy and limitations of existing treatment options.

Conclusions:

  • Glomerular diseases represent a critical area of nephrological concern in hepatology.
  • Understanding these pathologies and their evolving epidemiology is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Current treatment strategies offer options, but further research may be needed for specific glomerular conditions in liver disease patients.

Keywords:
HepatitisKidneyLiver diseaseNephropathy

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