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Claudia Landry¹, Antonio Rodriguez-Calero², Bruno Vogt¹

¹Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.

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Summary

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Idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis (ING) is a rare kidney disease. Treatment with an angiotensin-2 receptor antagonist and dapagliflozin showed favorable progression in a case study.

Keywords:

acute kidney injury chronic kidney disease diabetic nephropathy idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis nephrotic syndrome

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Pathology

Background:

Idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis (ING) is a rare renal disease with a poor prognosis.
Its pathophysiology is not fully understood, but it shares histological similarities with diabetic nephropathy.
Risk factors may include metabolic syndrome, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and smoking.

Observation:

A case of ING is presented in an obese 71-year-old male with a history of untreated hypertension and smoking.
The patient received conservative treatment with an angiotensin-2 receptor antagonist and dapagliflozin.

Findings:

The conservative treatment regimen resulted in favorable disease progression.
Discontinuation of smoking and weight loss are recommended therapeutic measures.
Regular diabetes screening is crucial due to its potential pathophysiological role and late manifestation.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential benefits of specific pharmacotherapies in managing ING.
Lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation and weight management, are critical adjuncts to medical treatment.
Emphasizes the importance of considering diabetes in the differential diagnosis and long-term management of ING.