A case report suggesting a common pathogenesis for IgA nephropathy and Henoch-Schönlein purpura |
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| Authors: | Kazunari Kaneko Yoshiharu Suzuki Keiichi Kiya Yutaka Fukuda Keijirou Yabuta |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Paediatrics, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 113 Tokyo, Japan |
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| Abstract: | A 7-year-old boy who had been followed for asymptomatic haematuria and elevated serum IgA levels developed Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) after a streptococcal infection of the tonsils. Findings on renal biopsy were compatible with mild IgA nephropathy (IgAN); tonsillectomy was also performed as he had chronic tonsillitis. This case suggests that there is a common pathogenesis for IgAN and HSP, at least in some patients. |
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| Keywords: | IgA nephropathy Henoch-Schö nlein purpura Streptococcal infection |
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