Minimal change disease associated with MALT lymphoma

Int Urol Nephrol. 2012 Dec;44(6):1911-3. doi: 10.1007/s11255-011-9992-z. Epub 2011 May 20.

Abstract

Low-grade Extranodal Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, a subtype of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, involving the kidney is a rare clinical entity. Association of Minimal change disease nephrotic range proteinuria with Hodgkin's lymphoma is well described, however is extremely uncommon with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. We describe a patient who presented with nephrotic syndrome and a kidney biopsy revealed marginal zone lymphoma and diffuse epithelial foot process effacement. He showed dramatic response to a combination therapy with cyclophosphamide, corticosteroids, and Rituximab.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrosis, Lipoid / etiology*