Steroid therapy is effective for IgA nephropathy after liver transplantation in a pediatric patient
Hepatic IgA nephropathy is a complication of chronic liver disease. IgA nephropathy after liver transplantation is rare, especially in children, and carries a significant risk factor for chronic renal failure and mortality. In cases without viral hepatitis, steroid therapy may be useful for IgA nephropathy associated with liver dysfunction. AbstractHepatic IgA nephropathy is a complication of chronic liver disease. IgA nephropathy after liver transplantation is rare, especially in children, and carries a significant risk factor for chronic renal failure and mortality. In cases without viral hepatitis, steroid therapy may be useful for IgA nephropathy associated with liver dysfunction.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Hiroshi Tamura,
Shohei Kuraoka,
Hitoshi Nakazato Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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