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Endemic nephropathy in Croatia

D Cvorisćec1, S Ceović, G Borso

  • 1Clinical Institute of Laboratory Diagnosis, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Centre, Croatia.

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
|July 24, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Endemic nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease prevalent in Croatia and surrounding regions, remains of unknown origin. Early stages primarily affect renal tubules, leading to symptoms and a higher incidence of urinary tract cancers.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Epidemiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Endemic nephropathy is a chronic renal disease with high prevalence in specific Balkan regions.
  • Its etiology remains unclear despite extensive research.
  • The disease is associated with an increased incidence of urinary tract malignant tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of endemic nephropathy's pathology and clinical manifestations.
  • To highlight the primary sites of the pathologic process in early-stage disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathological studies focusing on early-stage endemic nephropathy.
  • Analysis of clinical symptoms and epidemiological data.

Main Results:

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  • Early-stage endemic nephropathy primarily involves renal tubules and interstitial tissue.
  • Glomerular alterations are secondary to tubulointerstitial damage.
  • Symptoms include tubular proteinuria, impaired urine concentration, and acidification.
  • A higher incidence of urinary tract cancers is observed in affected areas.

Conclusions:

  • Tubulointerstitial lesions are central to the pathogenesis of endemic nephropathy.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the etiology and develop targeted treatments.