Acute renal failure due to sarcoid granulomatous infiltration of the renal parenchyma

A 56-year-old female with evidence of multisystem involvement due to sarcoidosis presented with acute renal failure. Percutaneous renal biopsy revealed sarcoid granulomatous infiltration of the renal parenchyma. Steroid therapy resulted in a prompt improvement of renal function. A review of the lite...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of kidney diseases 1985-10, Vol.6 (4), p.250-253
Hauptverfasser:	Korzets, Z, Schneider, M, Taragan, R, Bernheim, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Kidney Injury - etiology Female Granuloma - etiology Granuloma - pathology Humans Kidney - pathology Kidney Diseases - etiology Kidney Diseases - pathology Lymph Nodes - pathology Middle Aged Necrosis Sarcoidosis - complications Sarcoidosis - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	A 56-year-old female with evidence of multisystem involvement due to sarcoidosis presented with acute renal failure. Percutaneous renal biopsy revealed sarcoid granulomatous infiltration of the renal parenchyma. Steroid therapy resulted in a prompt improvement of renal function. A review of the literature has disclosed 16 similar cases. Pertinent clinical and laboratory data and treatment regimens are discussed.
ISSN:	0272-6386
DOI:	10.1016/S0272-6386(85)80182-7