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Intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) is advocated as a safe treatment for immune-mediated neurologic disease. We reviewed the medical records of 88 patients who were given IVIg for a neurologic illness. Major complications in four patients (4.5%) included congestive heart failure in a patient with polymyositis, hypotension after a recent myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis in a bed-bound patient, and acute renal failure with diabetic nephropathy. Other adverse effects included vasomotor symptoms 26, headache 23, rash 5, leukopenia 4, fever 3, neutropenia 1, proteinuria (1.9 g/day) 1, viral syndrome 1, dyspnea 1, and pruritus 1. Fifty-two patients (59%) had some adverse effect of IVIg infusion, most commonly vasomotor symptoms, headaches, fever, or shortness of breath in 40 (45%), which improved with reduced infusion rate or symptomatic medications. Five (6%) had asymptomatic laboratory abnormalities and seven (8%) had other minor adverse effects. Adverse effects led to discontinuation of therapy in 16% and permanent termination of therapy in 10% of patients. There was no mortality or long-term morbidity. Although adverse effects were frequent, serious complications were rare except in patients with heart disease, renal insufficiency, and bed-bound state.
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PMID:Complications of intravenous immune globulin treatment in neurologic disease. 930 72

We present a case of myeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA)-associated glomerulonephritis with diabetic nephrosclerosis, diagnosed by serial renal biopsies within a short period. A 78-year-old man with renal insufficiency, who had been diagnosed with diabetic nephrosclerosis by renal biopsy 9 months earlier, was admitted to the hospital for dyspnea and rapid deterioration of renal function. The titer of serum MPO-ANCA was high, and the second renal biopsy confirmed the presence of necrotizing glomerulonephritis with crescents. Methylprednisolone pulse therapy followed by oral administration of prednisolone led to resolution of respiratory symptoms and reversal of MPO-ANCA. Renal function did not improve, however, necessitating hemodialysis. A review of the literature showed several cases of necrotizing glomerulonephritis superimposed on diabetic nephropathy but only a few reported cases of MPO-ANCA glomerulonephritis associated with diabetic nephrosclerosis. Diabetic patients who show rapid deterioration of renal function should undergo renal biopsy to determine the concomitant presence, if any, of other glomerular diseases and to prevent life-threatening systemic involvement.
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PMID:Myeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis superimposed on biopsy-proven diabetic nephrosclerosis. 1177 30

A 56-year-old male with DM and HTN presented with flank pain and nausea. Review of systems was negative, physical examination was notable for mild hypovolemia and laboratory revealed BUN 51 mg/dl, creatinine (Cr) 5.1 mg/dl (baseline 1.5), Westergren ESR 122 mm/h, fractional excretion of sodium 0.2% and UA positive for blood and protein. Despite volume resuscitation the Cr continued to rise. Urine sediment analysis revealed granular casts, renal tubular epithelial cells and a negative Hansel's stain. Hemodialysis was initiated with Cr 13.7 mg/ dl for dyspnea and dysgeusia. Subsequent laboratory data revealed 2 separate positive anti-GBM antibody titers and prednisone therapy was initiated. Renal biopsy was performed for further diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic information and demonstrated interstitial nephritis with linear IgG and albumin deposition consistent with diabetic nephropathy. Follow-up antibody titers were negative. prednisone was discontinued and Cr stabilized with conservative therapy. Anti-GBM antibody disease is characterized by circulating IgG antibodies directed against the glomerular basement membrane, specifically the alpha-3 (IV) collagen chain. Anti-GBM nephritis is a rapidly progressive, isolated glomerulonephritis in association with circulating anti-GBM antibodies. A positive immunofluorescence (IF) test is considered diagnostic in the appropriate clinical setting. Therapies include immunosuppressive agents to suppress new antibody production and plasmapheresis to eliminate circulating antibodies. Anti-GBM antibody is not rapidly cleared by steroid therapy and the recovery of renal function is rare if initiation Cr is greater than 7 mg/dl. This case demonstrates that the current ELISA for alpha-3 (IV) collagen is not pathognomonic for anti-GBM nephritis and that renal biopsy with IF for IgG and albumin may be indicated to prevent administration of potentially toxic treatment.
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PMID:Diabetic nephropathy with interstitial nephritis presenting with a false-positive anti-GBM antibody. 1203 99

Eosinophilic peritonitis is defined as when there are more than 100 eosinophils present per milliliter of peritoneal effluent, of which eosinophils constitute more than 10% of its total WBC count. Most cases occur within the first 4 weeks of peritoneal catheter insertion and they usually have a benign and self-limited course. We report a patient of eosinophilic peritonitis that was successfully resolved without special treatment. An 84-year-old man with end stage renal disease secondary to diabetic nephropathy was admitted for dyspnea and poor oral intake. Allergic history was negative. and physical examination was unremarkable. Complete blood count showed a hemoglobin level of 11.1 g/dL, WBC count was 24,500/mm3 (neutrophil, 93%; lymphocyte, 5%; monocyte, 2%), platelet count was 216,000/mm3, serum BUN was 143 mg/dL, Cr was 5.7 mg/dL and albumin was 3.5 g/dL. Creatinine clearance was 5.4 mL/min. Three weeks after peritoneal catheter insertion, he was started on peritoneal dialysis with a 6-hour exchange of 2L 1.5% peritoneal dialysate. After nine days, he developed turbid peritoneal effluents with fever (38.4 degrees C), abdominal pain and tenderness. Dialysate WBC count was 180/mm3 (neutrophil, 20%; lymphocyte, 4%; eosinophil, 76% [eosinophil count: 136/mm3]). Cultures of peritoneal fluid showed no growth of aerobic or anaerobic bacteria, or of fungus. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) was commenced, and he was started on intraperitoneal ceftazidime (1.0 g/day) and cefazolin (1.0 g/day). After two weeksr, the dialysate had cleared up and clinical symptoms were improved. Dialysate WBC count decreased to 8/mm3 and eosinophils were not detected in peritoneal fluid. There was no recurrence of eosinophilic peritonitis on follow-up evaluation, but he died of sepsis and pneumonia fifteen weeks after admission.
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PMID:Eosinophilic peritonitis in a patient with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). 1536 44

We encountered a man who developed severe diabetic nephropathy without progression of diabetic retinopathy. He had a 14-year history of diabetes, and had been treated with sulfonylurea, and his HbA1c remained around 6.5%. He was admitted because of systemic edema and dyspnea on effort Laboratory data revealed renal failure and nephrotic syndrome, whereas there was no symptom of diabetic retinopathy. Since diabetic nephropathy usually progresses in parallel with retinopathy, it is atypical to develop severe nephropathy without retinopathy. In this case, longstanding hypertension and his genetic background including angiotensin converting enzyme D/I polymorphism might have played an important role in development of diabetic nephropathy.
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PMID:[A case of an elderly type 2 diabetes who had severe diabetic nephropathy without retinopathy]. 1585 60

A 40-year-old man was transferred to our hospital because of severe anasarca. He was a heavy drinker for more than 20 years, and diagnosed with diabetes mellitus 8 years earlier and treated with retinal photocoagulation 8 months earlier. He reported loss of appetite after divorce 10 months prior to admission. On admission, he presented with systemic edema and dyspnea. Chest radiography showed massive pleural effusion and cardiomegaly. Serum total protein was 5.6 g/dl, albumin 2.6 g/dl, and urinary protein excretion was 5.3 g/day. Glucose tolerance test showed normal pattern. Ultrafiltration and continuous hemofiltration resulted in loss of 40 kg body weight in 5 days. Echocardiography revealed high-output heart failure and blood tests showed low serum thiamine level of 12 ng/ml (normal, >28 ng/ml). Accordingly, the diagnosis was established as beriberi heart disease complicated with nephrotic syndrome. Treatment with 50 mg/day thiamine intravenously and 80 mg/day furosemide resulted in increase in urine output, decrease in cardiac output, resolution of pulmonary effusion, and about 70 kg body weight loss. Percutaneous renal biopsy showed nodular glomerulosclerosis, mesangial matrix expansion, and thickening of glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Immunofluorescence study showed no glomerular deposition of immunoglobulin or complement. Electron microscopy showed GBM thickening and mesangial matrix deposition without electron-dense deposits or fibrils. These findings were compatible with diabetic glomerulosclerosis. In this patient, extreme malnutrition altered glucose tolerance but, on the other hand, nephrotic syndrome associated with diabetic nephropathy made the diagnosis of beriberi heart disease difficult.
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PMID:Severe anasarca due to beriberi heart disease and diabetic nephropathy. 1945 28

Moxifloxacin, a recent, new quinolone agent, has superior pharmacokinetics and appears to be safe for patients with renal failure, as it is mainly excreted in the bile. The case of a hemodialysis patient with Legionella pneumonia who was successfully treated with moxifloxacin is reported. A 76-year-old woman, who had been on hemodialysis for chronic renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy, visited her hospital with a cough and fever. Pneumonia was diagnosed, and intravenous administration of cefotiam hydrochloride was begun, but her respiratory condition deteriorated. She was transferred to our hospital with dyspnea. A chest radiograph showed consolidation in both lung fields and cardiomegaly. A urinary antigen test for Legionella was positive. Legionella pneumonia with heart failure was diagnosed and she was started on 400 mg a day moxifloxacin. Her clinical condition improved. Moxifloxacin appears to be useful in the treatment of Legionella pneumonia in patients with renal failure.
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PMID:[Successful treatment of Legionella pneumonia with moxifloxacin in a hemodialysis patient]. 1963 6

The term chronic renal failure (CRF) usually means the final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with a decline in glomerular filtration rate (GF) below 0.25 mL/s. CRF is a world-wide serious health and economic issue with an increasing incidence and prevalence. CRF patients are, in comparison to other patients, hospitalized more often and for longer and, despite improvements in care, their quality of life is usually low and morbidity and mortality high. We present an overview of the most important CKD risk factors and the diseases most likely to result in CRF. Diabetic nephropathy, followed by various forms ofischemic renal disease and primary and secondary glomerulopathy, chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease are the leading causes of CRF. We provide a brief overview of other disease states that may result in renal failure. Clinical manifestations of CRF are discussed, mainly cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, haematological and neurological symptoms. Breathlessness is a consequence of hypervolaemia, metabolic acidosis and anaemia. The disease often presents with symptoms, such as headache and visual disturbances, resulting from arterial hypertension. Gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue, usually caused by anaemia, are frequent. Platelet dysfunction is manifested as an increased bleeding time. Paradoxically, apart form tendency to abnormal bleeding, CRF also tends to be associated with thromboembolic complications. Patients may experience itching, bone, joint and muscle aches, are more prone to infections. They may suffer from insomnia, concentration disorders and apathy. The signs of peripheral mixed sensory-motor neuropathy include paraesthesia, paresis and restless leg syndrome. However, renal failure may also be oligosymptomatic or asymptomatic. Cardiovascular complications are the most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality of CRF patients.
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PMID:[Aetiology and a clinical picture of chronic renal failure]. 2187 93

A 70-year-old man was referred to our department for surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis. He was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation 30 years ago, but he was asymptomatic at that time. Ten years ago, chronic hemodialysis was instituted for diabetic nephropathy. In recent years, he became aware of nocturnal dyspnea and echocardiography revealed moderate aortic stenosis. After that, the symptom was getting worse and surgical treatment was indicated. We performed aortic valve replacement. Intraoperatively, we noticed his aortic valve was quadricuspid. The postoperative course was uneventful and he was discharged without complications. Quadricuspid aortic valve is rare congenital anomaly and patients are often operated on for aortic regurgitation. Our case is indicated for valve replacement because of aortic stenosis. In addition, there are a few reports of quadricuspid aortic valve associated with hemodialysis. We consider hemodialysis is one of the cause of rapid progression of aortic stenosis in this patient.
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PMID:[Quadricuspid aortic valve associated with rapidly progressive aortic stenosis during chronic hemodialysis; report of a case]. 2275 Aug 35

We present an autopsy case of a 19 year old male admitted for breathlessness and oliguria. He was diabetic since 7 years of age and was on insulin. Patient was on testosterone and anti hypertensives. He was diagnosed of hypocontractile bladder and congenital bilateral megaureter with vesico-ureteric reflux 2 years back. History of hemiparesis 2 years back. CT scan of the brain showed a right fronto- parietal healed infarct. At autopsy, bilateral kidneys showed coarse granularity and scarring. Pelvicalyceal system and both ureters were dilated. A right sided intrabdominal testes was identified. On histology, kidney showed features of diabetic nephropathy and pancreas showed decreased number of islet cells. Correlating the clinical, laboratory and autopsy parameters, our case satisfies the EURO-WABB criteria (1major+2minor) for diagnosis of Wolfram Syndrome, even though genetic confirmation could not be done.[1],[2].
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PMID:Wolfram syndrome: A rare case report. 3136 Dec 46


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