Resolution of proteinuria in a patient with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis following BiPAP initiation for obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Clin Nephrol. 2012 Jan;77(1):62-5. doi: 10.5414/cn106859.

Abstract

Associations between secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and both obesity and obstructive sleep apnea have been previously described. Current theory suggests obesity induces glomerular hyperfiltration, leading to glomerulosclerosis. We describe a case of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in the setting of severe obesity and obstructive sleep apnea with complete resolution of heavy proteinuria following treatment with bi-level positive airway pressure. The patient's proteinuria resolved completely with treatment of obstructive sleep apnea although the patient remained morbidly obese.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / complications*
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / pathology
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / therapy*
  • Obesity, Morbid / complications
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods*
  • Proteinuria / etiology*
  • Proteinuria / pathology
  • Proteinuria / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Segmental glomerulosclerosis