Treatment of post-biopsy arteriovenous fistula of a renal graft by selective embolization
Lina M Serna-Higuita, Monica Zuluaga-Quintero, Jose M Hidalgo-Oviedo, Sergio Alvarez Vallejo, Arbey Aristizabal-Alzate, Gustavo A Zuluaga-Valencia, John F Nieto-RíosIndian Journal of Nephrology 2021 31(2):201-204 The development of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) after renal graft biopsy is a rare complication, it is associated in most cases with spontaneous resolution. However, interventional therapies are required in some cases, to prevent graft loss. Selective embolization has been described as an alternative treatment. In the present study, we describes our experience on AVF after biopsy in kidney transplan...
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lina M Serna-Higuita Monica Zuluaga-Quintero Jose M Hidalgo-Oviedo Sergio Alvarez Vallejo Arbey Aristizabal-Alzate Gustavo A Zuluaga-Valencia John F Nieto-R & #237;os Source Type: research

A rare genetic mutation in a stone former
T Yashwanth Raj, Periandavan Kalaiselvi, Pugazhendhi Kannan, Sujit Suren, M Edwin FernandoIndian Journal of Nephrology 2021 31(2):197-200 A 30-year-old woman with history of passage of stones since childhood presented with oliguria and pedal edema for 10 days. She had hypertension with a creatinine of 4.1 mg/dL. Evaluation showed presence of bilateral multiple renal calculi with features of chronicity of kidney disease. Metabolic work-up for nephrolithiasis turned out to be negative and eventually renal biopsy revealed features of chronic interstitial nephritis with greenish brown refractile crystals in the tubular lumen ...
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: T Yashwanth Raj Periandavan Kalaiselvi Pugazhendhi Kannan Sujit Suren M Edwin Fernando Source Type: research

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis after kidney transplantation: Success of medical treatment
In this report, we present our experience in our first case of patient diagnosed with EPS after kidney transplantation. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hanene Gaied Mohamed Mongi Bacha Fatima Jaziri Mondher Ounissi Raja Aoudia Mouna Jerbi Hafedh Hedri Rim Goucha Taieb Benabdallah Source Type: research

Rosuvastatin-induced rhabdomyolysis: A case report
In this report, we have also discussed the various risk factors for developing myopathy with statins and the importance of strict pharmacovigilance, and a greater caution among physicians while using this drug. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ravindra Nikalji Suvadeep Sen Source Type: research

Arterial thrombosis associated with factor V leiden mutation in a child with nephrotic syndrome
We report a case of arterial thrombosis associated with factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation in a young girl with NS. Screening for inherited thrombophilias such as FVL mutation may be beneficial for NS patients with thromboembolic vascular events not explained by conventional risk factors. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Novel mutations in the DGKE gene in two indian patients with early-onset atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome
We report here two such novel clinically relevant variants (c.727_730delTTGT and c.251_259delGCGCCTTC) in the DGKE gene, in two families of infantile aHUS with low serum C3 levels. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jyoti Sharma Valentine Lobo Jyoti Singhal Siddharth Anand Sandeep Kadam Shatakshi Ranade Priyanka Gangodkar Karthik Ganesan Nikhil Phadke Meenal Agarwal Source Type: research

Nephrotic Syndrome with Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Unique Presentation
We present here a case of a child with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) with bilateral central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), whose vision improved with anticoagulation therapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anika Agrawal Shipra Agrwal Mukta Mantan Vineeta Vijay Batra Source Type: research

Plasmablastic Lymphoma Involving Kidney in an HIV Positive Patient: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
Sulav Sapkota, Mona Priyadarshini, Diganta Hazarika, Shivakumar Swamy, Radheshyam NaikIndian Journal of Nephrology 2021 31(2):176-178 Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an aggressive lymphoma commonly associated with HIV infection. It most commonly presents in the oral cavity and rarely involves the kidney. Herein, we report a case of HIV positive male with renal involvement of PBL. The patient presented with unilateral severe hydronephrosis with unaltered renal functions. Despite aggressive management, there was an early relapse and the patient died within 2 years of the diagnosis. Despite the recent advances in the therapy...
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sulav Sapkota Mona Priyadarshini Diganta Hazarika Shivakumar Swamy Radheshyam Naik Source Type: research

First reported case of rhabdomyolysis associated with concomitant use of cyclosporin, diltiazem, and simvastatin
Kar Wah Fuah, Christopher LimIndian Journal of Nephrology 2021 31(2):173-175 Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome with a wide range of symptoms ranging from asymptomatic raised serum creatinine kinase to life-threatening metabolic disturbances and acute kidney injury. A careful history taking and high clinical suspicion on drug-drug interaction are crucial to identify the etiology of rhabdomyolysis. Here, we present a case of rhabdomyolysis due to a rare drug-to-drug interaction of simvastatin, diltiazem, and cyclosporin in a patient with IgA nephropathy. Early renal replacement therapy was initiated, and the insulting agents wer...
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kar Wah Fuah Christopher Lim Source Type: research

First successful three-way kidney exchange transplantation in North India
We report our first successful three-way kidney exchange transplantation from North India. As deceased donor program is still in evolving stage in most parts of our country and transplant with desensitization protocol is associated with financial constraints, infections, and lack of availability in many centers, kidney paired donation is a valuable approach to expand the donor pool. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Irfan Ahmad Sanjiv Saxena Ravi Bansal Rajesh Goel Prit P Singh Jagdeep Balyan Amit S Malhotra Bhaskar Borah Source Type: research

Relation between vitamin d level and cyclin-dependent kinase-1 gene expression in egyptian patients with lupus nephritis and their impact on disease activity
Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency acts as a risk factor for developing LN. CDK-1 may have an association with the diagnosis of LN but its association with the progression of staging of LN is still confusing (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Eman M. A. Osman Salma Y Abu El Nazar Dalia A Maharem Dhargam M Al-Jebouri Iman S Naga Source Type: research

Etiological spectrum and clinical features in 215 patients of crescentic glomerulonephritis: Is it different in India ?
Conclusion: Immune-complex mediated is the commonest etiology of CrGN in India. Anti-GBM disease has the worst prognosis followed by pauci-immune and immune-complex mediated CrGN. Raised serum creatinine levels (>5mg%) and the degree of glomerulosclerosis at diagnosis were predictors of poor renal survival. High index of suspicion and prompt diagnosis can improve the outcome in these patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anubha Gupta Vinita Agrawal Anupma Kaul Ritu Verma Manoj Jain Narayan Prasad Rakesh Pandey Source Type: research

The Effect of Synbiotic and Probiotic Supplementation on Mental Health Parameters in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
Conclusion: Overall, 12 weeks of synbiotic and probiotic supplementation resulted in an improvement in mental health and anemia compared with the placebo, whereas they failed to enhance the quality of life in HD patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Neda Haghighat Majid Mohammadshahi Shokouh Shayanpour Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh Samaneh Rahmdel Majdadin Rajaei Source Type: research

A study of association of urinary nephrin with albuminuria in patients with diabetic nephropathy
Conclusion: Albuminuria has been used as an independent predictor of diabetic nephropathy. The statistical significant difference between the groups inferred that urinary nephrin excretion increased even in the stage of normoalbuminuria. Nephrin expression and its phosphorylation get altered by hyperglycaemia, contributing to renal damage. Nephrin was found to be a sensitive marker of early kidney dysfunction in diabetic patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kishore Kondapi N Lakshmana Kumar Swathi Moorthy Santhi Silambanan Source Type: research

Delayed gastric emptying among Indian patients with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease
Conclusion: Delayed GE, irrespective of symptoms, may contribute to malnutrition and hence should be looked for in non-diabetic CKD patients with unexplained malnutrition. (Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology)
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Madapathi Sampath Kumar Kolar Vishwanath Vinod Nandini Pandit Vivek Kumar Sharma Halanaik Dhanapathi Sreejith Parameswaran Source Type: research