Intravenous pulse methylprednisolone for the treatment of a child with Sjögren's nephropathy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Six years after the onset of polyarthritis and after several episodes of recurrent parotitis, our patients developed the abrupt onset of renal insufficiency. Kidney histopathology showed interstitial and peritubular lymphocytic infiltration typical of Sjögren's nephropathy. Treatment with high dose intravenous methylprednisolone resulted in rapid and sustained normalization of kidney function. The favorable response of our patient to intravenous pulse corticosteroids suggests that this therapy is effective for the treatment of Sjögren's nephropathy.
Medical subject headings
- Kidney Diseases
- Methylprednisolone
- Sjogren's Syndrome