A Case of Immunotactoid Glomerulopathy in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract Cases of Immunotactoid Glomerulopathy (ITG) in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM) are extremely rare. Consequently, data on efficacy and therapy results are limited. We report on a rare case of long-term follow up patient with MM and ITG. After chemotherapy the patient achieved complete remission with complete recovery of renal function. A repeat renal biopsy revealed complete resorption of the deposits. After four years, ITG was diagnosed again in another kidney biopsy during a relapse of MM. There was excessive glomerular infiltration by lymphoid cells and obstruction of capillary lumen was identified. Bundles of microtubules, similar to the deposits in kidneys, were revealed in some lymphoid cells.
Authors and Affiliations
Irina G Rekhtina, Larisa P Mendeleeva, Patricia E Povivaitite
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- EP ID EP523186
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/24366.11073
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