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Nephropathy induced by D-penicillamine.

Authors :
Jaffe, Israeli A.
Treser, Gerhard
Suzuki, Yasunosuke
Ehrenreich, Theodore
Jaffe, I A
Treser, G
Suzuki, Y
Ehrenreich, T
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine; Sep68, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p549-556, 8p, 5 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
1968

Abstract

Describes two patients who developed neuropathy after D-penicillamine therapy. Examination of the serial renal biopsies by light and electron microscopy and immunofluorescent techniques; Changes in the membranous transformation-electron-dense deposits on the epithelial surface of the basement membrane and fusion of epithelial foot processes; Probable cause of the neuropathy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7029718
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-69-3-549