A case of tuberous sclerosis complex that progressed to end-stage renal disease

Nat Clin Pract Nephrol. 2009 Mar;5(3):172-6. doi: 10.1038/ncpneph1033. Epub 2009 Jan 27.

Abstract

Background: A 31-year-old woman with tuberous sclerosis complex presented with a 1 week history of subjective fever, chills, rigors, poor appetite and dizziness.

Investigations: Physical examination, urine and blood analysis, CT of the abdomen, chest and brain, and chest X-ray.

Diagnosis: End-stage renal disease, septic shock and urinary tract infection secondary to huge bilateral angiomyolipomas of the kidney associated with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Management: Antibiotic therapy, vasopressor treatment and bilateral nephrectomy, followed by hemodialysis while awaiting renal transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyolipoma / complications
  • Angiomyolipoma / etiology
  • Angiomyolipoma / surgery
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications
  • Kidney Neoplasms / etiology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Nephrectomy
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications*
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents