Interferon Induced Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. (26th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kayar, Yusuf; Bayram Kayar, Nuket; Alpay, Nadir; Hamdard, Jamshid; Ekinci, Iskender; Emegil, Sebnem; Bag Soydas, Rabia; Baysal, Birol
• Other Names: Kawaratani Hideto Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in nephrology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-10-26
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidneys -- Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/6967378
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6641

Abstract

Abstract : Behçet's disease is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology which involves recurring oral and genital aphthous ulcers and ocular lesions as well as articular, vascular, and nervous system involvement. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is usually seen in viral infections, immune deficiency syndrome, sickle cell anemia, and hyperfiltration and secondary to interferon therapy. Here, we present a case of FSGS identified with kidney biopsy in a patient who had been diagnosed with Behçet's disease and received interferon-alpha treatment for uveitis and presented with acute renal failure and nephrotic syndrome associated with interferon.