Collapsing focal segmental sclerosis in an HIV ‐negative patient

Collapsing focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is classically seen in HIV ‐infected patients and carries a dismal prognosis. It can also occur in HIV‐negative patients in which case, early aggressive treatment with glucocorticoids may be helpful with improvement in both proteinuria and renal function. AbstractCollapsing focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is classically seen in HIV ‐infected patients and carries a dismal prognosis. It can also occur in HIV‐negative patients in which case, early aggressive treatment with glucocorticoids may be helpful with improvement in both proteinuria and renal function.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - July 2, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sandeep Anand Padala, Bethany Birkelo, Azeem Mohammed, Rajan Kapoor, Laura Mulloy, Prashanth Rawla Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research