| Literature DB >> 638715 |
J Sølling, K Sølling, K U Jacobsen, S Olsen, E From.
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A case of transient nephrotic syndrome caused by secondary syphilis is described. A renal biopsy was performed revealing subepithelial hump-like electron-dense deposits and fusion of epithelial foot-processes. Complement C1q-binding-activity and anticomplementarity were demonstrated in the blood, indicating the presence of circulating immune complexes. This strongly suggests that circulating immune complexes are significant in the immunopathogenesis of syphilitic nephropathy.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 638715 PMCID: PMC1045471 DOI: 10.1136/sti.54.1.53
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Vener Dis ISSN: 0007-134X