Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome with IgA nephropathy: a case report and literature review

Int Urol Nephrol. 2013 Oct;45(5):1495-500. doi: 10.1007/s11255-012-0178-0. Epub 2012 May 1.

Abstract

The pathogenesis of renal involvement in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is unclear and renal outcome is generally poor in such situations. Here we present the case of an 8-year-old boy with WAS who developed hematuria, proteinuria, and declining renal function that did not improve with the combined use of immunosuppressive agents and angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor. Renal pathology revealed IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The patient underwent splenectomy for refractory thrombocytopenia. The proteinuria remitted and renal function improved after splenectomy, long-term antibiotic prophylaxis, and tapering of immunosuppressive agents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Enalapril / therapeutic use
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / complications*
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / drug therapy
  • Glomerulonephritis, IGA / pathology*
  • Hematuria / etiology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Proteinuria / etiology
  • Splenectomy
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology
  • Thrombocytopenia / surgery
  • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome / complications*

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Enalapril