An unusual presentation for nephrotic syndrome. Bilateral perirenal subcapsular fluid collection.
Nephron, vol.92, no.1, pp.244-5, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 92 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2002
- Doi Number: 10.1159/000064467
- Journal Name: Nephron
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.244-5
- Keywords: nephrotic syndrome, perirenal collection, complications of nephrotic syndrome, renal ultrasonography, computed tomography of kidney
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
We present a 30-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome presenting with bilateral perirenal massive collection compatible with transudation. After drainage of collections kidney biopsy was performed and the histologic diagnosis was focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis. The patient was treated with cyclophosphamide, prednisone, furosemide and enalapril. After remission of nephrotic syndrome renal ultrasound showed complete resolution of perirenal collections. In conclusion, the case shows that perirenal subcapsular transudation is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome and massive collections can be treated successfully by percutaneous drainage. Copyright (C) 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel.