Renal failure due to lymphomatous infiltration of the kidneys.
An unusual case of lymphomatous infiltration of the kidneys presenting as uremia of unknown cause is described. The diagnosis was established by renal biopsy. The severe renal impairment in this patient proved to be almost completely reversible by treatment with chemotherapy.
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001706:Biopsy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D014511:Uremia / Q000209:etiology
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents