title: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis associated with idiopathic myelofibrosis.
abstract: A patient with idiopathic myelofibrosis with nephrotic syndrome is reported. Seven months after the initial diagnosis of myelofibrosis, the patient was presented with dyspnea, generalized edema, heavy proteinuria, massive pleural effusion, and ascites. Renal biopsy showed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. After starting immunosuppressive therapy consisting of cyclosporine and steroids, his renal function and proteinuria improved and transfusion requirements decreased.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Isik
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kaygusuz
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koc
authors.forename: Hakki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Arikan
authors.forename: Cafer
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adiguzel
authors.forename: Fulya
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cakalagaoglu
authors.forename: Tulin F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Tuglular
authors.forename: Emel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Akoglu
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005923:Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055728:Primary Myelofibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy