Transformation of hepatitis B virus-related membranous glomerulonephritis to crescentic form

Taskapan H., OYMAK O., DOGUKAN A., OZBAKIR O., UTAŞ C.

CLINICAL NEPHROLOGY, cilt.54, sa.2, ss.161-163, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Dergi Adı: CLINICAL NEPHROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.161-163
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We report a case of hepatitis B virus- (HBV) related membranous glomerulonephritis which progressed to crescentic transformation after withdrawal of immunosupressive treatment. Immunosupressive therapy probably enhanced HBV replication, and its withdrawal led to a return of immune competence resulting in progression of the glomerulonephritis. Prior screening of all patients for hepatitis B surface antigen, before using immunosupressive therapy may prevent this complication. The usage of immunosupressive therapy as a first-line choice in REV-related glomerulonephritis may result in harmful complications.