Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in which urinary protein improved after surgical treatment for acromegaly: a case report

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in which urinary protein improved after surgical treatment for acromegaly: a case report

Abstract Background Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is characterized by partial (segmental) sclerotic lesions in some glomeruli (focal). Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is generally considered resistant to steroid therapy. However, acromegaly is a disease that causes peculiar facial fe...

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Main Authors: Arina Yamasaki, Daisuke Bito, Erina Eto, Keiichiro Matsumoto, Megumi Nakamura, Junji Miyazaki, Kenichi Matsumoto, Masanori Masuda, Daisuke Mori, Toru Yoshimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Acromegaly
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Growth hormone
Insulin-like growth factor 1
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2228-z

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