| Literature DB >> 30992286 |
Takahiro Tsuchida1, Hiroyuki Yano1, Yoshihiko Raita1, Mitsuyo Kinjo1.
Abstract
Nephrotic range proteinuria and metabolic alkalosis are unusual findings in large vessel vasculitis. In this case, renovascular hypertension with unilateral renal artery stenosis in Takayasu arteritis was complicated by nephrotic range proteinuria. Symptoms resolved after angioplasty, although non-nephrotic proteinuria persisted. The renal pathology of Takayasu arteritis included focal glomerulosclerosis. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: fluid electrolyte and acid-base disturbances; proteinurea; vasculitis
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30992286 PMCID: PMC6505997 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228637
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X