An Infrequent Histopathological Diagnosis in a Prevalent Systemic Disease: A Case of Renal Sarcoidosis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease that results from an aberrant immunological response to certain antigens. Although pulmonary involvement predominates, renal involvement may also occur. We present the case of a 59-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of hepatic sarcoidosis and a history of non-compliance with treatment who was admitted to the hospital for study of acute kidney injury. Renal dysfunction was assumed to be a result of acute interstitial nephritis, as revealed on renal biopsy, and alterations in glomerular hemodynamics due to hypercalcemia. Renal function recovered and serum calcium levels normalized with the introduction of corticosteroid therapy.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66633
Authors: Sónia Reis Santos, Ana Cunha Rodrigues, José Luís Melo Pereira, Marta Costa, Nelson Domingues
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de Viseu Dão-Lafões
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401494609