IgA nephropathy and pulmonary hemorrhage in an adult.
IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerular disease worldwide, but is generally renal limited or associated with a rash. Pulmonary hemorrhage has been very uncommonly associated with IgA nephropathy, although it is frequently seen in other glomerulonephritides. We describe a well-proven case of IgA nephropathy associated with pulmonary hemorrhage, in which immunosuppressive medication was administered. We also review the literature to make a case for immunosuppression in these rare patients.
Fung
M
M
Department of Nephrology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. fungma@fhs.csu.mcmaster.ca
Churchill
D
D
Alexopoulou
I
I
Ingram
A
A
D000328:Adult; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005922:Glomerulonephritis, IGA / Q000150:complications*; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D008775:Methylprednisolone