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Retinal Tear as a Sign of an IgA Nephropathy Flare: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a common glomerular disease. IgA nephropathy typically presents with proteinuria, micro- or macroscopic hematuria, and/or hypertension in adults. Although rare, IgA nephropathy is also associated with ocular manifestations. Here, we present a case of retinal tear as a likely indication of IgA nephropathy flare. This case shows that it is important to assess for ocular manifestations in patients with IgA nephropathy. Ocular manifestations may assist with guiding treatment for IgA nephropathy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100946

Authors: Ying Luu, Ray R Goshtaseb

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7118658224