A case of lupus podocytopathy manifesting with generalized edema and proteinuria.
- Author:
Zin Myung BYUN
1
;
Eun Jung KIM
;
Il Seon YUN
;
Jae Sung LEE
;
Ju Young LEE
;
Young Min KIM
;
Yong Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Pohang Goodsamaritan Hospital, Pohang, Korea. ymkim70@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Lipoid nephrosis;
Podocyte
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Edema;
Female;
Foot;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Nephrosis, Lipoid;
Nephrotic Syndrome;
Podocytes;
Prednisolone;
Proteinuria;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2009;76(Suppl 1):S144-S147
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 20-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with generalized edema and nephrotic range proteinuria. A renal biopsy revealed diffuse foot process effacement without significant glomerular immune deposits, which was compatible with minimal-change nephrotic syndrome. The diagnosis of lupus podocytopathy was made and high-dose prednisolone was started. After prednisolone therapy, the generalized edema and proteinuria improved.
