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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pathology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Immunotactoid glomerulopathy (ITG) is a rare glomerular disease with poorly understood prognosis and variable treatment response.
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can present with nephrotic syndrome and chronic kidney disease, complicating diagnosis.

Observation:

  • Two T2DM patients with nephrotic syndrome and declining kidney function underwent kidney biopsy.
  • Diagnostic suspicion for ITG arose due to atypical presentations in T2DM, including lack of retinopathy and sudden proteinuria increase.
  • Electron microscopy confirmed ITG in both cases.

Findings:

  • ITG diagnosis was established via electron microscopy in two patients with T2DM.
  • Treatment outcomes differed significantly: one patient showed reduced proteinuria with combination therapy (steroids, mycophenolate mofetil), while the other experienced kidney function decline requiring hemodialysis despite high-dose steroids.

Implications:

  • This case series highlights the importance of considering ITG in T2DM patients with unexplained nephrotic syndrome and kidney dysfunction.
  • The variable response to immunosuppressive therapy underscores the need for further research into optimal ITG treatment strategies.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis through kidney biopsy is critical for managing ITG and potentially altering its course in diabetic patients.