Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis presenting as nephrotic syndrome due to secondary amyloidosis: Case report and systematic review of the literature

Valliappan Muthu, Inderpaul Singh Sehgal, Sahajal Dhooria, Amanjit Bal, Ritesh AgarwalLung India 2018 35(4):332-335 Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a complex inflammatory lung disorder complicating bronchial asthma and cystic fibrosis. Although the condition responds to treatment with glucocorticoids and antifungal drugs, lack of timely recognition, and inadequate treatment of ABPA can lead to progressive lung damage. Uncommonly, long standing inflammation and bronchiectasis can also lead to the development of secondary amyloidosis. Herein, we report a case of ABPA, which presented as nephrotic syndrome and progressed rapidly to end-stage renal disease.
Source: Lung India - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research