Progressive proliferative glomerulonephritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with D-penicillamine.
A 49 year old man with rheumatoid arthritis developed a proliferative glomerulonephritis with progressive renal impairment during treatment with D-penicillamine. His renal function continued to deteriorate after the drug was stopped but improved after treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003404:Creatinine; D010396:Penicillamine