A case of membranous nephropathy with microspherular deposits progressing to collapsing nephropathy and dialysis dependency, but with full recovery following immunosuppression

Clin Nephrol. 2023 Apr;99(4):191-196. doi: 10.5414/CN110998.

Abstract

Membranous nephropathy with microspherular deposits is a rare renal condition associated with sub-nephrotic or nephrotic-range proteinuria. We report a case presenting with severe nephrotic syndrome and pathological features of collapsing glomerulopathy. This is the first case we are aware of that progressed to requiring dialysis. The patient received rituximab and corticosteroids. She has now been off dialysis for over a year with both serum creatinine and urine protein-creatinine ratio returning to baseline.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous* / diagnosis
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Diseases* / pathology
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / drug therapy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / etiology
  • Renal Dialysis