Minimal-change nephrotic syndrome due to occupational mercury vapor inhalation.
Clin Nephrol
; 72(3): 216-9, 2009 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19761728
ABSTRACT
A 25-year-old man developed nephrotic syndrome and severe hypertension following occupational exposure to mercury vapor whilst working at a fluorescent light factory. A renal biopsy confirmed minimal-change disease on light microscopy, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. He was also noted to be polycythemic which was initially treated with venesection. His blood and urinary mercury levels were elevated and so he was given chelation therapy with 2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate (DMPS), along with steroids for his minimal-change disease, resulting in full resolution of his nephrotic syndrome within 6 weeks. He remains well with normal renal function, blood pressure and normal blood and urine mercury concentrations.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Intoxicación por Mercurio
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Nefrosis Lipoidea
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nephrol
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido