Membranous nephropathy after a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection

BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Jan 27;16(1):e252468. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-252468.

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 infections can induce kidney injury and glomerulopathy, with the most common pathology findings being acute tubular injury and collapsing glomerulopathy.Here we describe a rare case of membranous nephropathy in a man in his late 70s presented with nephrotic syndrome and rapidly progressive kidney dysfunction 1 month after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies were positive. He was treated with rituximab, with proteinuria control. We review the cases reported in the literature.

Keywords: COVID-19; Nephrotic syndrome; Renal system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • COVID-19* / pathology
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous* / diagnosis
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous* / drug therapy
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / drug therapy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / etiology
  • Nephrotic Syndrome* / pathology
  • SARS-CoV-2