Results: 3

T-lymphocyte-expressing inflammatory cytokines underlie persistence of proteinuria in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (5), 2018
Abstract Objective: There is evidence of an important role of immune system changes in the triggering and maintenance of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS). The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of cytokines in lymphocyte populations of patients with INS in comparison to healthy indiv...

Daño hepatocelular, proteinuria y autoinmunidad: ¿enfermedad multisistémica o coincidencia de enfermedades? Caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (6), 2018
We report a 19 years old male presenting with knee pain, elevated liver enzymes and proteinuria. Further investigation found positive antinuclear and anti-smooth muscle antibodies and a liver biopsy revealed the presence of an autoimmune hepatitis. Treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine was star...