| Literature DB >> 30642866 |
Bhavin Chokshi1, Vivette D'Agati2, Lilian Bizzocchi3, Beverly Johnson3, Barbara Mendez3, Belinda Jim1.
Abstract
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially life-threatening syndrome caused by excessive immune activation. Secondary HLH has been described in autoimmune diseases. We detail the case of a 28-year-old African American woman who developed HLH in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus with collapsing lupus podocytopathy superimposed on mesangial proliferative lupus nephritis class II. Genotyping for APOL1 risk alleles revealed the presence of double (G1/G2) risk alleles. Our patient achieved a complete renal recovery and resolution of HLH within 1 month of treatment with steroids and mycophenolate mofetil, highlighting the importance of prompt, aggressive therapy. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: acute renal failure; haematology (INCL blood transfusion); proteinurea; renal system; systemic lupus erythematosus
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30642866 PMCID: PMC6340519 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227860
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X