Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a patient with large bilateral asymptomatic adrenal myelolipomas

Ren Fail. 2003 Nov;25(6):1051-6. doi: 10.1081/jdi-120026041.

Abstract

Adrenal myelolipomas are rare benign tumors, usually discovered by chance in patients with hypertension, obesity or various endocrine disorders. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) can occur as a primary disease or in a variety of secondary settings. So far, no association between the two conditions has been described. We report a case of a woman admitted for nephrotic syndrome, in which a coexistence of FSGS and bilateral large adrenal myelolipomas was revealed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / complications*
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / diagnosis
  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Kidney Function Tests
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Myelolipoma / complications*
  • Myelolipoma / pathology
  • Renal Dialysis / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome