Polyclonal gammopathy related to renal bleeding in a peritoneal dialysis patient.
10.3345/kjp.2013.56.7.304
- Author:
Eun Mi CHO
1
;
Hye Hyun MOON
;
Young Ju HWANG
;
Seung Jin LEE
;
Cheol Woo KO
;
Min Hyun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. chomh@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Child;
Polyclonal gammopathy;
Renal bleeding
- MeSH:
B-Lymphocytes;
Child;
Dissociative Disorders;
Electrophoresis;
Hematuria;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Peritoneal Dialysis;
Renal Artery
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2013;56(7):304-307
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Polyclonal gammopathy represents the diffuse activation of B cells and is usually related to inflammation or immune-related diseases. However, the mechanisms leading to polyclonal gammopathy are essentially speculative. Generally, infectious, inflammatory, or various other reactive processes may be indicated by the presence of a broad-based peak or band in the gamma region on serum protein electrophoresis results. A 15-year-old girl, who had been receiving peritoneal dialysis, presented with polyclonal gammopathy and massive gross hematuria. Renal artery embolization was performed, after which the continuous bleeding subsided and albumin-globulin dissociation resolved. This is a rare case of polyclonal gammopathy related to renal bleeding.
