Hemosiderin tubulopathy-induced acute kidney injury - A rare initial manifestation of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2018 Sep-Oct;29(5):1232-1236. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.243958.

Abstract

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is characterized by episodes of intravascular hemolysis, infections, and thromboembolic complications. Renal abnormalities are rare which occur either due to hemolytic crisis or repeated thrombotic episodes involving small venules. Acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring hemodialysis due to toxic effects of hemoglobinuria, with a stable disease is exceptional. We describe a case of an elderly gentleman presenting with features of severe AKI requiring hemodialysis due to hemosiderin tubulotoxicity as the first manifestation of PNH. The diagnosis was challenging because of the rarity and unfamiliarity with this entity. The outcome was complete recovery of renal function with hemodialysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / diagnosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Acute Kidney Injury / metabolism
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Biopsy
  • Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal / complications*
  • Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal / diagnosis
  • Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal / metabolism
  • Hemosiderin / metabolism*
  • Hemosiderosis / diagnosis
  • Hemosiderosis / etiology*
  • Hemosiderosis / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Kidney Tubules / metabolism*
  • Kidney Tubules / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hemosiderin