MPO-ANCA-associated necrotizing glomerulonephritis in rheumatoid arthritis; a case report and review of literature.

Journal: Journal of nephropathology
Published Date: Oct 27, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Renal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is common and has a negative impact on patient survival. Only few cases have been reported of necrotizing glomerulonephritis (GN) associated with myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA) in patients with RA.

Authors

  • Mário Góis
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Ana Messias
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Dulce Carvalho
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Fernanda Carvalho
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Helena Sousa
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • João Sousa
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Fernando Nolasco
    Nephrology Department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.

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