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Jayashankar Ca1, Pavan Lr2, Mohammed Ishaq1
1Internal Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, IND.
Abstract:
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome (NS) and one of the leading causes of end-stage kidney disease. Endocrinological abnormalities due to the urinary loss of hormone-binding proteins, such as transient hypothyroidism, are well documented in FSGS. Secondary FSGS can arise due to viral infections, drugs, and pre-existing glomerular diseases. Few reports have highlighted the occurrence of FSGS in the background of hypothyroidism. We present a case of a young male with primary hypothyroidism who developed the tip variant of FSGS. A combination of oral corticosteroids and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors was successful in causing remission of the FSGS with no relapse.
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