A Case about Cyclosporine Treatment of Kimura's Disease Associated with Steroid Dependant Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Author:
Young Sun DO
1
;
Hak Yong KIM
;
Mee Kyung NAMGOONG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Wonju Christian Hospital Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea. ngmk@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Kimura's disease;
Steroid dependant nephrotic syndrome;
Cyclosporine
- MeSH:
Cyclosporine;
Eosinophilia;
Follow-Up Studies;
Immunoglobulin E;
Nephrotic Syndrome;
Recurrence;
Stress, Psychological
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology
2009;13(2):271-277
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Kimura's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. A 14 year old boy suffering from steroid dependant nephrotic syndrome, was presented with relapsing painless subcutaneous masses on the left buccal area. Blood analysis showed increased IgE and eosinophilia. During 4 years follow up, he was been treated by low dose steroid and short term cyclosporine. Consequently, frequent relapses of subcutaneous masses and nephrotic syndrome has been relieved. Cyclosporine treatment combined with steroid may be useful for preventing frequent relapse of Kimura's disease.
