Nephrotic syndrome associated with early neurosyphilis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : S162-S167, 2009.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Nephrotic syndrome, hepatitis, and CNS involvement resulting from secondary syphilis are well-documented complications of neurosyphilis. However, the simultaneous occurrence of these complications is rare. The present report describes a 49-year-old male with early neurosyphilis who presented with features of nephritic syndrome and hepatitis. A diagnosis of neurosyphilis was made by CSF study and serologic tests. After the diagnosis of neurosyphilis, nephrotic syndrome and hepatitis were suspected to be factors of the neurosyphilis. A kidney biopsy revealed membranous nephropathy characterized by subepithelial electron dense deposits and diffuse effacement of foot processes. Abdominal ultrasonography showed hepatitis. The patient was treated with intravenous potassium penicillin G, 4 million units for 2 weeks, and the symptoms and signs resolved after the penicillin therapy. In conclusion, complications experienced by patients with a history of syphilis or syphilis lesions need to be minimized through careful observations and multi-organ treatments.
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Assunto principal:
Penicilina G
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Penicilinas
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Potássio
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Biópsia
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Testes Sorológicos
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Glomerulonefrite Membranosa
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Sífilis
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Elétrons
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Pé
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Hepatite
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article