| Literature DB >> 29516279 |
Samuel Deshayes1, Nicolas Martin Silva2, Valérie Chatelet3, Sylvain Chantepie4, Moglie Le Quintrec5, François Comoz6, Frank Bridoux7, Marie-Agnès Dragon-Durey8, Achille Aouba2.
Abstract
B-cell clones can produce a monoclonal immunoglobulin, which may be responsible for visceral involvements. Kidney involvement is frequent, affecting 20 to 50% of patients with multiple myeloma. One mechanism underlying this involvement is a dysregulation of the complement alternative pathway, leading to C3 glomerulopathies. We report a patient who had a multiple myeloma, C3 glomerulopathy related to factor H autoantibody, and digital ischemia, who was treated successfully with eculizumab, an anti-complement therapy, without any relapse in 2 years of follow-up.Entities:
Keywords: C3 glomerulopathies; Digital ischemia; Eculizumab; Factor H antibody
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29516279 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4058-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Rheumatol ISSN: 0770-3198 Impact factor: 2.980