Coexistence of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and amyloidosis in a patient with nephrotic-range proteinuria

Iran J Kidney Dis. 2014 May;8(3):243-5.

Abstract

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited disorder characterized by the development and growth of cysts in the kidneys. Non-nephritic-range proteinuria is a common presentation in ADPKD patients; however, nephrotic syndrome is a rare coincidence. A 52-year-old man is described who was diagnosed with secondary amyloidosis with ADPKD. To our knowledge, this is the first case of amyloidosis associated with frequently infected renal cysts. Patients with ADPKD who show massive proteinuria should be investigated in terms of concomitant glomerular disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology*
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / complications*
  • Proteinuria / etiology*