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A Moderate Response to Plasmapheresis in Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a recently identified idiopathic cutaneous fibrosing disorder that occurs in the setting of renal failure. The disease initially called nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy is closely linked to exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media used during magnetic resonance imaging in patients with renal insufficiency. Although little is known about the pathogenesis of this disease, the increased expression of transforming growth factor-beta has been demonstrated recently. Herein, we present a case of NSF was partially treated due to a moderate and temporary response to plasmapheresis with no recurrence for 6 months, but returned at the end of 6(th) month.

Source: Clinics and Practice

DOI: 10.4081/cp.2011.e124

Authors: Pelin Ustuner, Ozlem Karadag Kose, A. Tulin Gulec, Ozlem Ozen

Institution: Başkent University

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930