Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy with Erythrocytosis: An Unusual Association.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is the commonest type of glomerular nephritis worldwide and is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease. Erythrocytosis is known to be associated with IgA nephropathy and other renal manifestations. We report a case of a 35-year-old male with grade 3 hypertensive retinopathy, erythrocytosis, and heavy proteinuria with an impaired renal function who was diagnosed as a case of erythrocytosis with IgA nephropathy and secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. An extensive evaluation and prompt interventions significantly improved the outcome in this patient.

• Authors: Piratheepan Navaradnam, Vathulan Sujanitha, Navaneethakrishnan Suganthan, Thaneswary Sooriyakumar, Malaravan Muthusamy
• Journal: Cureus (Cureus) Vol. 13 Issue 2 Pg. e13437 (Feb 19 2021) ISSN: 2168-8184 [Print] United States
• PMID: 33763321 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2021, Navaradnam et al.