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Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis associated with monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance: a case report

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (7), 2019
Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) can present with different morphologic features and lead to kidney failure. The Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) that cannot be relieved by treatment with glucocorticoid and immunosuppressive agents suggests the presence of monoclonal gammopath...

Treatment of idiopathic light chain deposition disease: complete remission with bortezomib and dexamethasone

J. bras. nefrol; 38 (4), 2016
Abstract Light chain deposition disease (LCDD) is a rare clinical entity characterized by the deposition of light chain immunoglobulins in different tissues and primarily affects the kidneys, followed by the liver and heart. This disease often manifests as nephrotic syndrome with marked proteinuria and r...