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Fabry disease and immunoglobulin A nephropathy presenting with Alport syndrome-like findings: A case report.

Authors :
Ren H
Li L
Yu J
Wu S
Zhou S
Zheng Y
Sun W
Source :
Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2019 Jul; Vol. 98 (28), pp. e16256.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Rationale: Fabry's disease is an X-linked inherited syndrome. Herein, we presented an unusual case of Fabry disease coexisting with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) presenting with Alport syndrome-like pathological findings.<br />Patient Concerns: We report a 30-year-old male who presented with proteinuria and elevated serum creatinine and for whom the initial pathologic diagnosis supported Alport syndrome.<br />Diagnoses: A diagnosis of Fabry disease with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) was finally made after further examination.<br />Interventions: After the initial diagnosis the patient was treated with herbal medications and mecobalamin.<br />Outcomes: The patient was discharged 1 week later. He was maintained on these treatments and received regular follow-up in our hospital.<br />Lessons Subsections as per Style: FD coexisting with IgAN is rare and may have nonspecific clinical presentations. Laboratory examination and genetic diagnosis is needed for confirmation. Timely diagnosis and reproductive intervention is needed for therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-5964
Volume :
98
Issue :
28
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31305407
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000016256