Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis induced by the tyrosine kinase inhibitor vandetanib.

Few cases of immunoallergic tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been described. We describe the first report case associated with vandetanib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of aggressive and symptomatic medullary thyroid cancer (CMT) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-resectable disease.

Proteinuria de tipo nefrótico en la nefroangioesclerosis hipertensiva: características clínicas y evolutivas / Nephrotic proteinuria in hypertensive nephrosclerosis: Clinical and evolution characteristics

Fundamento y objetivo: Coincidiendo con otros autores, hemos observado que algunos pacientes afectados de nefroangioesclerosis hipertensiva (NH) pueden presentar proteinuria de rango nefrótico. Comparamos las características clínicas y evolutivas diferenciales de estos pacientes con los de otras enfermedades glomerulares. Material y método: Se comparan pacientes biopsiados por proteinuria nefrótica con diagnóstico de NH (casos) frente a otro tipo de enfermedad glomerular (controles). Resultados: Un 5,1% de las biopsias correspondían a diagnóstico de NH. Las características de los casos y controles fueron, respectivamente: proteinuria de 4,7 (extremos 3-11,4) frente a 5,5 (3-28,1) g/24 h/1,73 m2 (p = NS); albúmina plasmática media (DE) de 39,5 (6,4) frente a 29,4 (10) g/dl (p = 0,001); edema grave en 10 frente a 63% de los casos; y edad de 58,8 (12,6) frente a 45,5 (19,6) años. Asimismo, los casos presentaron mayor tiempo de evolución de la hipertensión, mayor porcentaje de episodios cardiovasculares previos (39 frente a 16%), con cifras de presión arterial más elevadas (166/90 frente a 133/75 mmHg; p = 0,01) y peor pronóstico renal. Conclusiones: La NH debería incluirse en el diagnóstico diferencial de la proteinuria de rango nefrótico. La ausencia de edemas y la albúmina normal son indicadores clínicos diferenciales que pueden ayudar a la toma de decisiones (AU)

Background and objective: Nephrotic range proteinuria can occur in patients with biopsy proven hypertensive nephrosclerosis (HN). We analysed the differential clinical and evolution characteristics of these patients compared with other glomerular diseases. Material and method: This is a case-control descriptive analysis obtained from the renal pathology registry of our hospital. Clinical features, treatment and evolution of these patients (cases) were compared with nephrotic patients with other glomerular diseases (controls). Results: Five point one percent of biopsies with HN diagnosis. Case/control characteristics were: proteinuria 4.7 [3-11.4] versus 5.5 [3-28.1] g/24 h/1.73 m2 (P = NS). Normal albumin compared with controls (39.5 [6.4] versus 29.4 [10] g/dL; P = .001), significant oedemas only in 10 versus 63% of controls. HN were older (58.8 [12.6] versus 45.5 [19.6] years), had longer hypertension duration before renal biopsy and more previous cardiovascular events (39 versus 16%). Mean blood pressure was higher (166/ 90 versus 133/75 mmHg; P = .01) and had worse renal outcome. Conclusions: HN must be included in the differential diagnosis of nephrotic range proteinuria in hypertensive patients. The absence of oedema and normal serum albumin are distinctive clinical characteristics that can help in decision-making before performing a renal biopsy (AU)

[Nephrotic proteinuria in hypertensive nephrosclerosis: clinical and evolution characteristics]. / Proteinuria de tipo nefrótico en la nefroangioesclerosis hipertensiva: características clínicas y evolutivas.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nephrotic range proteinuria can occur in patients with biopsy proven hypertensive nephrosclerosis (HN). We analysed the differential clinical and evolution characteristics of these patients compared with other glomerular diseases. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This is a case-control descriptive analysis obtained from the renal pathology registry of our hospital. Clinical features, treatment and evolution of these patients (cases) were compared with nephrotic patients with other glomerular diseases (controls). RESULTS: Five point one percent of biopsies with HN diagnosis. Case/control characteristics were: proteinuria 4.7 [3-11.4] versus 5.5 [3-28.1] g/24h/1.73m(2) (P=NS). Normal albumin compared with controls (39.5 [6.4] versus 29.4 [10] g/dL; P=.001), significant oedemas only in 10 versus 63% of controls. HN were older (58.8 [12.6] versus 45.5 [19.6] years), had longer hypertension duration before renal biopsy and more previous cardiovascular events (39 versus 16%). Mean blood pressure was higher (166/90 versus 133/75mmHg; P=.01) and had worse renal outcome. CONCLUSIONS: HN must be included in the differential diagnosis of nephrotic range proteinuria in hypertensive patients. The absence of oedema and normal serum albumin are distinctive clinical characteristics that can help in decision-making before performing a renal biopsy.

Factor de crecimiento fibroblástico 23 (FGF 23) y metabolismo fosfocálcico en la enfermedad renal crónica / Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF 23) and phosphocalcic metabolism in chronic kidney disease

Introducción y objetivos: A pesar de disponer de una información limitada, el conocimiento de los niveles relativos del factor de crecimiento fibrobástico 23 (FGF 23), fosfato (P), calcio (Ca), paratohormona intacta (PTHi) y 25/1,25 vitamina D3 en cada momento evolutivo de la insuficiencia renal crónica ha aportado datos para sustituir o al menos modificar antiguos paradigmas. Se definen estadios más precoces, se señalan amplias implicaciones pronósticas y se sugieren nuevas intervenciones terapéuticas. Planteamos un estudio transversal-descriptivo y analítico de estos parámetros en una amplia muestra de enfermos distribuidos en todo el espectro de la enfermedad renal crónica. Material y métodos: Evaluamos los niveles de FGF 23 con un ELISA de segunda generación que mide molécula intacta (Kainos Laboratories, Japón) en un diseño transversal de una población adulta con todos los estadios de la enfermedad renal crónica basados en CKD-EPI junto a niveles de Ca, P, paratohormona y metabolitos de la vitamina D. Resultados: Estudiamos a 251 enfermos (146 hombres y 77 mujeres) con una edad promedio de 62,5 (desviación estándar [DE]: 11,5) años, siendo el 43% de ellos diabéticos. Los niveles de FGF 23 aumentan progresivamente; este cambio es significativo en el estadio 4 en relación con el 1 (110,61 vs. 31,32 ng/l). La PTHi muestra un comportamiento similar. La 1,25 vitamina D baja (..) (AU)

Background and Objectives: The ample information available in relation to FGF 23, calcium, phosphorus, PTH, and 25/1,25 vitamin D has allowed us to define consistent values for each variable in each stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). These values can define early stages, prognostic issues, and new treatment targets. We describe a cross-sectional study of these parameters in patients with different stages of CKD. Method: We measured FGF 23 by ELISA (intact molecule, Kainos Laboratory, Japan), calcium, phosphorus, PTH and vit D by standard methods. Results: We examined 251 patients, 146 of which were men, with a mean age of 62.5 (11.5) years and 43% prevalence of type II DM. Levels of FGF 23 rose progressively, in a very significant manner, in correlation with the evolution of CKD, especially in stage 4 as compared to stage 1 (110.61ng/L vs 31.32ng/L). The same happened with iPTH values. Additionally, levels of 1,25 vitamin D decreased in a similar manner. Calcium values did not change. 25 vit D3 levels were low at all times and showed no tendency for a steady decline. Phosphorus rose in stage 4 CKD. Levels of FGF 23 were negatively correlated with renal function indicators and positively correlated with PTH and P. Conclusions: During the evolution of CKD, changes of FGF 23 and PTH would be the earliest markers. Calcium and 25 vit D3 do not vary with changes in the progression of CKD. Values of FGF 23 show an important correlation with PTH, 1,25 vit D3, P and estimated glomerular filtration rate (AU)

Importancia de la hemodiafiltración precoz en el tratamiento de la acidosis láctica asociada a la administración de metformina / The importance of early haemodiafiltration in the treatment of lactic acidosis associated with the administration of metformin

La metformina es un fármaco muy utilizado en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2. La acidosis láctica asociada a metformina (ALAM) en pacientes diabéticos es poco frecuente, pero puede llegar a ser grave. De todas formas, la relación entre metformina y acidosis láctica ha sido muy controvertida. Presentamos siete casos de pacientes con ALAM que llegaron a nuestro centro en un período de un año y que fueron tratados de forma precoz con hemofiltración. Existen algunos factores de riesgo que parecen predisponer a esa patología, como fracaso renal agudo, situaciones de hipoxemia y sepsis, insuficiencia cardíaca o respiratoria, historia previa de acidosis láctica, hepatopatía y en cuadros de deshidratación. Es por ello por lo que se desaconseja su utilización en pacientes con filtrado glomerular inferior a 30 ml/min/1,73 m2. Todos los pacientes que presentamos fueron tratados de forma precoz con hemofiltración. La mortalidad de nuestra serie fue del 16,6%. Consideramos que la ALAM es una enfermedad grave que requiere un diagnóstico y un tratamiento precoces. El tratamiento renal sustitutivo no es la solución para todos los pacientes, pero puede mejorar el pronóstico en aquellos que están más graves si se inicia de forma precoz. Creemos importante limitar el uso de la metformina en los pacientes diabéticos con función renal alterada, a pesar de que todavía existe controversia en los distintos estudios publicados (AU)

Metformin is a drug widely used in type 2 diabetic patients. The metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) in diabetic patients is rare but can be serious. However, the relationship between metformin and lactic acidosis has been controversial. We present seven cases of patients with ALAM who came to our centre over a period of one year and who were treated early with haemodiafiltration. There are some risk factors that appear to predispose to this pathology, such as: acute renal failure, hypoxemia and sepsis situations, cardiac or respiratory failure, previous history of lactic acidosis, liver disease and dehydration boxes. That is why their use is discouraged in patients with GFR below 30ml/min/1.73m2. All patients described were treated early with haemodiafiltration. The mortality in our series was 16.6%. We believe that ALAM is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and early treatment. Renal replacement therapy is not the solution for all patients, but can improve prognosis in more severe if started early. We should limit the use of metformin in diabetic patients with impaired renal function, although there is still controversy in the various published studies (AU)

Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF 23) and phosphocalcic metabolism in chronic kidney disease.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The ample information available in relation to FGF 23, calcium, phosphorus, PTH, and 25/1,25 vitamin D has allowed us to define consistent values for each variable in each stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). These values can define early stages, prognostic issues, and new treatment targets. We describe a cross-sectional study of these parameters in patients with different stages of CKD. METHOD: We measured FGF 23 by ELISA (intact molecule, Kainos Laboratory, Japan), calcium, phosphorus, PTH and vit D by standard methods. RESULTS: We examined 251 patients, 146 of which were men, with a mean age of 62.5 (11.5) years and 43% prevalence of type II DM. Levels of FGF 23 rose progressively, in a very significant manner, in correlation with the evolution of CKD, especially in stage 4 as compared to stage 1 (110.61 ng/L vs 31.32 ng/L). The same happened with iPTH values. Additionally, levels of 1,25 vitamin D decreased in a similar manner. Calcium values did not change. 25 vit D3 levels were low at all times and showed no tendency for a steady decline. Phosphorus rose in stage 4 CKD. Levels of FGF 23 were negatively correlated with renal function indicators and positively correlated with PTH and P. CONCLUSIONS: During the evolution of CKD, changes of FGF 23 and PTH would be the earliest markers. Calcium and 25 vit D3 do not vary with changes in the progression of CKD. Values of FGF 23 show an important correlation with PTH, 1,25 vit D3, P and estimated glomerular filtration rate.

The importance of early haemodiafiltration in the treatment of lactic acidosis associated with the administration of metformin.

Metformin is a drug widely used in type 2 diabetic patients. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) in diabetic patients is rare but can be serious. However, the relationship between metformin and lactic acidosis is under debate. We present seven cases of patients with MALA who came to our centre over a period of one year and who were treated early with haemodiafiltration. There are some risk factors that appear to predispose patients to this pathology, such as: acute renal failure, situations of hypoxemia and sepsis, cardiac or respiratory failure, previous history of lactic acidosis, liver disease and dehydration. As such, the use of metformin is discouraged in patients with GFR below 30 ml/min/1.73 m(2). All patients in our study were treated early with haemodiafiltration. The mortality in our study was 16.6%. We believe that MALA is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and early treatment. Renal replacement therapy is not the solution for all patients, but can improve prognosis in more severe cases if started early. We should limit the use of metformin in diabetic patients with impaired renal function, although there is still controversy in the medical literature.