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Thaís Fontenele da Ponte1, Lysiane Maria Adeodato Ramos Fontenelle1, Carlos Ewerton Maia Rodrigues2,3
1Rheumatology, Fortaleza General Hospital, Fortaleza, BRA.
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting several organs, including the kidneys, potentially leading to lupus nephritis (LN). SLE has also been associated with several neoplasias, but its relation to renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been little explored. We report a young women diagnosed concomitantly with LN and RCC. The latter was discovered incidentally during an investigation of nephrotic syndrome and confirmed on histology and renal microscopy. The patient was submitted to partial nephrectomy and immunosuppression, with good outcome, as shown by the improvement in proteinuria and other symptoms. Our case highlights the complexity of diagnosing SLE in combination with RCC and the importance of permanent surveillance and multidisciplinary approach to optimize treatment.
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