title: Collapsing glomerulopathy associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
abstract: Collapsing glomerulopathy (CG) usually presents with reduced glomerular filtration rate, heavy proteinuria and has unfavorable prognosis. Numerous associations with CG are found. We encountered a case of CG associated with pulmonary tuberculosis presenting with proteinuria and dialysis-requiring severe renal failure. Our patient made partial recovery of his renal function and became dialysis-independent after antituberculous therapy and oral steroids. Long-term follow-up is needed to assess the progression of the disease.
authors: Department of Nephrology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: N D
authors: ND
authors: Srinivasaprasad
authors: Department of Nephrology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Chandramohan
authors: Department of Nephrology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Praveen
authors: Department of Nephrology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Fernando
keywords: Collapsing glomerulopathy; heavy proteinuria; pulmonary tuberculosis; renal failure