Abstract
Clinical renal abnormalities, including haematuria, proteinuria, abnormal urinary sediment, decreased renal functions and hypertension are relatively common in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). These findings may be due to renal amyloidosis or administration of drugs that are potentially nephrotoxic.
The case of an 11 years old boy diagnosed as JRA at 4.5 months of age and treated with steroids for 10 years is presented. In his history he had hypertension for 5 years and cataract for one year. Renal biopsy was done to evaluate the aetiology for proteinuria, which was overlooked before his admission to our Department. Secondary renal amyloidosis due to JRA was found at biopsy.
The importance of investigation for amyloidosis during the long-term follow-up of JRA is reemphasized.
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Kavukçu, S., Türkmen, M., Saatçi, O. et al. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and renal amyloidosis. International Urology and Nephrology 27, 251–256 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02564758
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