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Collapsing glomerulopathy as a complication of interferon therapy for hepatitis C infection.

Authors :
Kanungo S
Tamirisa S
Gopalakrishnan R
Salinas-Madrigal L
Bastani B
Source :
International urology and nephrology [Int Urol Nephrol] 2010 Mar; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 219-22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Jun 04.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

We present the case of a patient with chronic hepatitis C and diabetes, who rapidly progressed to end stage renal disease upon initiation of IFNalpha therapy for his HCV infection. A kidney biopsy revealed advanced collapsing glomerulopathy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-2584
Volume :
42
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International urology and nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19496019
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-009-9594-1