19 research outputs found
The Radiological and Pathological Features in a Case of Secondary Amyloidosis Involving the Gastrointestinal Tract
Renal transplantation in amyloidosis: effects of HLA matching and donor type on recurrence of primary disease
Liver transplantation as rescue treatment in a patient with primary AL kappa amyloidosis
Acute Renal Failure: A Rare Presentation of Hypothyroidism
Thyroid hormones affect the function of almost every body organ, and thyroid dysfunction produces a wide range of metabolic disturbances. Severe hypothyroidism is associated with significant effects on the kidney. The pathophysiology is thought to be multifactorial, while the exact mechanism remains unclear. Hypothyroidism as a cause of renal impairment is usually overlooked, leading to unnecessary diagnostic procedures. We describe two patients with acute renal failure due to severe hypothyroidism in whom thyroid hormone substitution therapy led to a significant improvement in renal function