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Vankalakunti M, Vasavi B, Anitha A. Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma: masquerade as membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. Kidney Int 2016; 90:231-2. [PMID: 27312458 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2016.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Baikunje S, Vankalakunti M, Bhandary A, Prakash P. Dialysis Dependent 'Double Positive Disease' Responding To Immunosuppression: A Case Report. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES NU 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AbstractThe outcome of patients with crescentic nephritis and the presence of both ANCA and anti GBM disease (double positive disease) is controversial. Initial data supported the view that this condition has a more favorable prognosis than anti GBM disease but larger and more recent series found much worse renal outcome especially in patients with severe renal failure requiring dialysis. We present a case with severe renal failure due to double positive disease who recovered renal function with aggressive immunosuppression including steroids, cyclophosphamide and plasma exchange.
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Baikunje S, Vankalakunti M, Upadhyaya VS, Hosmane GB. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis with severe pulmonary hemorrhage treated with rituximab. Indian J Nephrol 2016; 26:142-4. [PMID: 27051141 PMCID: PMC4795432 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.161021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is characterized by systemic vasculitis, asthma and eosinophilia. Severe pulmonary hemorrhage is rare. Renal involvement is seen in approximately 25% and can vary from isolated urinary abnormality to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. There is limited evidence to support the use of rituximab in this condition. We present a patient with EGPA who had severe pulmonary hemorrhage and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. He responded to standard treatment including prednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and plasma exchange. He subsequently had a relapse of pulmonary hemorrhage that was treated successfully with rituximab.
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Baikunje S, Vankalakunti M, Nikith A, Srivatsa A, Alva S, Kamath J. Post-infectious glomerulonephritis with crescents in adults: a retrospective study. Clin Kidney J 2016; 9:222-6. [PMID: 26985372 PMCID: PMC4792622 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfv147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Crescent formation generally reflects severe glomerular injury. There is sparse literature on post-infectious glomerulonephritis (PIGN) with crescents in adults. This retrospective study looked at nine such cases to see if there is a correlation between the severity of presentation, steroid treatment, histological severity and outcome. Methods Biopsy reports of all the adults who underwent kidney biopsy from February 2010 to June 2014 in a tertiary care hospital were screened and all the cases with the diagnosis of PIGN with crescents were selected. Clinical presentation, laboratory data, histology, treatment and outcome were analysed. Results Six patients had evidence of recent/current infection, but all except two were non-streptococcal. The mean creatinine was 360.67 μmol/L (range 70.72–770.85) and the mean estimated glomerular filtration rate (MDRD eGFR) was 30.28 mL/min/1.73 m2 (range 6.4–111.1) on presentation. All five patients who were treated with steroids had an excellent response. Among the four patients who did not receive steroids, two were left with significant renal impairment (mean MDRD eGFR 23.5 mL/min/1.73 m2) at a mean follow-up of 15.5 months (range 10–21). The mean percentage of glomeruli with crescents was 36.13% (range 11.76–100) and except in one, there was no tubular atrophy or interstitial fibrosis and none had glomerulosclerosis. None of the patients progressed to end-stage renal disease. Conclusion Non-streptococcal infections are more common precipitants. There was no correlation between histological and clinical severity. Patients treated with steroids had better renal outcomes.
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Anitha A, Vankalakunti M, Siddini V, Babu K, Bonu R, Ballal S. Type III collagen disorders: A case report and review of literature. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2016; 59:75-7. [PMID: 26960642 DOI: 10.4103/0377-4929.174822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Collagen type III is a normal component of interstitium and blood vessels. Collagenofibrotic glomerulopathy (CG) and nail patella syndrome (NPS) are the diseases of abnormal type III collagen deposition. In spite of these curved frayed structures with a periodicity of 45-60 nm are deposited in subendothelium and mesangium in CG, they are found only in the basement membrane in NPS. The clinical features of CG are confined to the kidney, NPS has associated extra-renal manifestations. Electron microscopy is essential to make the renal diagnosis in both these rare diseases. Both the entities considered to be systemic diseases evidence to suggest similar deposition in other organs, understanding etiopathogenesis and disease progression await research.
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Mareddy AS, Rangaswamy D, Vankalakunti M, Attur RP, Nagaraju SP, Koti N. Immune mediated crescentic MPGN secondary to HBV infection: A rare presentation for a common infection. Australas Med J 2016; 9:12-6. [PMID: 26913086 DOI: 10.4066/amj.2015.2568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection presenting as crescentic glomerulonephritis in the absence of cryoglobulinemia is an extremely rare phenomenon. We report a case of a 44-year-old male with HBV infection, who underwent kidney biopsy for rapidly progressive renal failure and nephrotic range proteinuria. Histopathological evaluation of the kidney biopsy was consistent with immune complex mediated crescentic membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN). The patient achieved complete renal and virological remission with steroids, plasmapheresis and antiviral therapy. This case report summarises the importance of early initiation of immunosuppression and plasmapheresis under antiviral coverage for improved clinical outcomes.
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Gurudev KC, Puri S, Vankalakunti M. Resolution of Antibody-Mediated Rejection After Autotransplantation of a Kidney Allograft From the Recipient Back to the Donor. Am J Kidney Dis 2015; 66:1103. [PMID: 26593317 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2015.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Vankalakunti M, Rohan A, Vishwanath S, Rampure S, Bonu R, Babu K, Ballal HS. Spectrum of renal involvement in hematolymphoid neoplasms: Renal biopsy findings of 12 cases. Indian J Nephrol 2015. [PMID: 26199470 PMCID: PMC4495473 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.139093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Spectrum of causes for renal dysfunction in patients with hematolymphoid malignancy (excluding plasma cell dyscrasia) is varied. A retrospective evaluation of “native” renal biopsies referred to our institute during the period from January 2010 to December 2013 revealed 12 cases. Age ranged between 7 and 69 (median 54.5) years. All patients were males. The neoplasms included non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Burkitt's lymphoma, intravascular lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic myeloid leukemia. Proteinuria was noted in 66% of the patients (nephrotic range in 5, subnephrotic range in 3). Renal insufficiency was noted in 100% patients. Malignancy-related kidney injury was noted in 75% of the cases. Renal histology showed lymphomatous infiltration (8), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) (3), intracapillary monoclonal deposit disease (1) and intravascular lymphoma (1). Distribution of lymphomatous infiltration was diffuse in 50% and focal in 50%. We observed that renal dysfunction was predominantly a direct effect, that is, lymphomatous invasion. Paraneoplastic glomerulopathic changes occur in the form of MPGN. Proteinuria of >2 g/day correlated with glomerular disease.
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Vankalakunti M, Rao V, Dharmanand B, Bhat R, Guptha V, Rani S, Umesh L, Nalloor S, Kiran J, Bipin M, Rampure S, Babu K, Bonu R, Ballal S. AB0534 Podocytic Abnormalities in SLE – Parallel Mechanism Affecting Kidney. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.4313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Baikunje S, Nikith A, Kamath J, Alva S, Vankalakunti M. SP165POST INFECTIOUS GLOMERULONEPHRITIS WITH CRESCENTS IN ADULTS: A SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfv189.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rohan A, Ravishankar B, Vishwanath S, Vankalakunti M, Kishore B, Ballal HS. IgG4 related renal disease: A wolf in sheep's clothing. Indian J Nephrol 2014; 24:382-6. [PMID: 25484534 PMCID: PMC4244720 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.133022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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IgG4 related disease is a fibro-inflammatory condition with involvement of renal and extra renal organs, characterized by lymphoplasmacytic infiltration with organ dysfunction. We describe three cases of IgG4 related renal disease from a tertiary care hospital in south India.
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Vankalakunti M, Malleshappa P, Hussain H, Marilingegouda A. Atypical presentation of post infectious glomerulonephritis as malignant hypertension and thrombotic microangiopathy. Indian J Nephrol 2014; 24:110-3. [PMID: 24701044 PMCID: PMC3968598 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.127900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Infection-related glomerulonephritis presents commonly as acute nephritic illness, hypertension, hypocomplementinemia following an episode of pharyngitis or pyoderma. Atypical features like thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), produced by neuraminidase antigen targeting endothelium have been described rarely. We report a case of TMA secondary to malignant hypertension, coexisting with post infectious glomerulonephritis.
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Vankalakunti M, Bonu R, Shetty S, Siddini V, Babu K, Ballal SH. Crystalloid glomerulopathy in monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS). Clin Kidney J 2014; 7:296-8. [PMID: 25852893 PMCID: PMC4377747 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfu025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We report a case of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance in a 63-year-old man who presented with nephrotic-range proteinuria and renal insufficiency. The kidney biopsy showed a membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis pattern with extensive crystalloid deposits in the glomerular capillary endothelial cells and very few in the tubular epithelial cells. The immunoperoxidase staining showed kappa light chain restriction. Subsequently, the bone marrow showed 6% plasma cells which confirmed the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance. He responded well to bortezomib treatment with resolution of the nephrotic syndrome and normalization of renal function after 7 months.
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Malleshappa P, Vankalakunti M. Diverse clinical and histology presentation in c1q nephropathy. Nephrourol Mon 2013; 5:787-91. [PMID: 24282787 PMCID: PMC3830903 DOI: 10.5812/numonthly.8308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Revised: 10/29/2012] [Accepted: 11/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Patients presenting with nephrotic syndrome with or without nephritic illness rarely come across with the diagnosis of 'C1q nephropathy'. This entity is purely diagnosed with the help of immunofluorescence like IgA nephropathy. Clinical presentation is heterogenous, ranging from nephrotic range proteinuria to sub-nephrotic state; and with or without hematuria / renal insufficiency. Similarly, the concept of 'C1q nephroapthy' has periodically evolved since its original description by Jenette and Hipp in 1985. Here the pathophysiology, histologic findings / diagnostic and therapeutic options in patients with C1q nephropathy are discussed.
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Baikunje S, Vankalakunti M, Saya RP. A case of postpartum acute kidney injury. Am J Kidney Dis 2013; 61:xxv-xxvii. [PMID: 23582256 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Jha PK, Vankalakunti M, Siddini V, Bonu R, Prakash GK, Babu K, Ballal HS. Sunitinib induced nephrotic syndrome and thrombotic microangiopathy. Indian J Nephrol 2013; 23:67-70. [PMID: 23580811 PMCID: PMC3621245 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.107215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Sunitinib is an oral, multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor of targets such as vascular endothelial growth factor and platelet derived growth factor receptor. It is used for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Use of sunitinib has been associated with renal dysfunction and nephrotic syndrome. However, simultaneous occurrence of nephrotic syndrome and renal dysfunction in a patient treated with sunitinib is rare. We report a case of metastatic RCC treated with sunitinib for 22 months who presented with nephrotic syndrome and renal dysfunction. Renal biopsy was diagnostic of thrombotic microangiopathy with diffuse effacement of podocytic foot process.
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Jha PK, Vankalakunti M, Siddini V, Babu K, Ballal SH. Postrenal transplant laryngeal and visceral leishmaniasis - A case report and review of the literature. Indian J Nephrol 2012; 22:301-3. [PMID: 23162277 PMCID: PMC3495355 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.101259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) is a disease caused by protozoa of genus Leishmania. It is currently regarded as the second most dreaded parasitic disease, next to malaria. There have been very few case reports of visceral leishmaniasis among the renal transplant recipients. We present a renal allograft recipient with symptoms of fever, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and pancytopenia after 7 years post-transplant period. On investigating, he was diagnosed to have extensive visceral leishmaniasis with laryngeal involvement. Despite extensive PubMed literature search, we could not find any case report of postrenal transplant visceral and laryngeal leishmaniasis and to the best of our knowledge this is the first case report of this kind.
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Vankalakunti M, Jha PK, Madraki RM, Siddini V, Babu K, Ballal SH. Diffuse mesangial sclerosis - Report of two cases. Indian J Nephrol 2012; 22:213-6. [PMID: 23087559 PMCID: PMC3459528 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.98764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diffuse mesangial sclerosis (DMS) is a rare cause of nephrotic syndrome in the infantile and childhood period. DMS is a phenotypic expression of syndromic entities such as WAGR syndrome (Wilms’ tumor, aniridia, genitourinary anomalies and mental retardation), Denys Drash syndrome, Pierson syndrome, Frasier syndrome, or Galloway–Mowat syndrome. We report two cases of DMS, one presenting in first year of life and another in second decade of life. Both of them had fatal outcome. Recognition of the disease is very important in modifying the management of patient and active surveillance of family members.
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Anupama YJ, Vankalakunti M. Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis in a patient with renal amyloidosis: Case report and review of the literature. Indian J Nephrol 2012; 22:377-80. [PMID: 23326051 PMCID: PMC3544062 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.103931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Renal amyloidosis is characterized by progressive deposition of extracellular material, most commonly in the glomeruli. Most often, patients present with nephrotic range proteinuria and the disease progresses gradually to renal failure. Rapid worsening of renal functions is rare. We report a case of crescentic glomerulonephritis superimposed on amyloidosis, clinically presenting as rapidly progressive renal failure, and present a review of the literature.
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Jha PK, Vankalakunti M, Bonu R, Babu K, Ballal HS. POEMS syndrome with renal plasmacytoma and classic polyarteritis nodosa: a case report. NDT Plus 2011; 4:406-9. [PMID: 25984208 PMCID: PMC4421663 DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/sfr137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2010] [Accepted: 09/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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POEMS syndrome is a rare conglomeration of disorders associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. The acronym POEMS is derived from main features of the syndrome namely ‘polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy and skin lesions’. Other clinical features include presence of sclerotic bone lesions, Castleman’s disease, papilledema, pleural effusion, edema, ascites, erythrocytosis and thrombocytosis. Myeloma is the most common plasma cell dyscrasia associated with POEMS syndrome. Renal involvement is rare and renal biopsy is characterized by glomerular involvement with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and endothelial injury. We report a case of a 67-year-old male who presented with clinical features satisfying the diagnostic criteria of POEMS syndrome and had rapidly progressive renal failure. Renal biopsy showed extensive interstitial infiltration by plasma cells and concomitant presence of classic polyarteritis nodosa. Although association with small-vessel vasculitis has been reported in patients with POEMS syndrome, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of POEMS syndrome associated with medium-sized vessel vasculitis.
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Vankalakunti M, Jha PK, Ravishankar B, Vishwanath S, Rampure S, Ballal HS. Microfilariae-associated nephrotic range proteinuria. Kidney Int 2011; 79:1152. [PMID: 21527949 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2011.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Vankalakunti M, Dharmanand BG, Chandra S, Pai SA. Giant cell arteritis: a clinical and pathological study. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL JOURNAL OF INDIA 2010; 23:18-20. [PMID: 20839587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Giant cell arteritis is a vasculitis affecting large- and medium-calibre vessels. It is not uncommon in the West and there are many large series in the literature. However, there are very few reports of giant cell arteritis among Indian patients. METHODS We did a retrospective study of 9 Indian patients (5 men and 4 women; age range 59-81 years [mean and median 70 years]) who had had a temporal artery biopsy for suspected giant cell arteritis at a tertiary care hospital. RESULTS Eight patients had biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis. The common presenting features were pyrexia of unknown origin (4), headache (6) and blurring of vision (2). The erythrocyte sedimentation rate was elevated and ranged from 25 to 120 mm at the end of the first hour (mean 96, median 105). The C-reactive protein level, which was available in 5 cases, was raised. Giant cells and inflammatory cells were seen in 7 of 8 temporal artery biopsies; a transmural lymphocytic and neutrophil Infiltrate without giant cells was present in 1 case. All patients were treated with steroids and they responded well. CONCLUSION Temporal arteritis is probably under-recognized in India. Pyrexia is a common presenting feature of the disease; temporal arteritis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with pyrexia of unknown origin.
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Vankalakunti M, Kaur J, Srinivasan R. Cytology of sarcoma metastasizing to the thyroid: a case report. Acta Cytol 2008; 52:729-32. [PMID: 19068681 DOI: 10.1159/000325631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metastatic tumors of thyroid are uncommonly reported from fine needle aspiration (FNA), although well documented in autopsy series. Soft tissue sarcomas metastasizing to the thyroid are even rarer. CASE A 30-year-old woman who was nown to have malignant fibrous histiocytoma arising in the soft tissues of the medial aspect of the ankle presented with a midline thyroid swelling, firm in consistency and moving with deglutition. FNA smears from the thyroid swelling showed discretely lying and loosely cohesive clusters of malignant cells admixed with benign thyroid follicular cells. The features were consirtent with metastases from a sarcoma. CONCLUSION The rare occurrence of a sarcoma metastasizing to the thyroid can be easily diagnosed by FNA cytology provided the primary is manifest and/or comparison with the primary or immunocytochemistry investigation is available.
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Gupta K, Vankalakunti M, Das A, Marwaha RK. An autopsy report of a rare pediatric lung tumor: pleuropulmonary blastoma. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2008; 51:225-7. [PMID: 18603688 DOI: 10.4103/0377-4929.41663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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An autopsy report of pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is described in a two-and-a-half-year-old male child who died within a few days of starting chemotherapy. Autopsy revealed a large tumor almost occupying the whole of left hemithorax with widespread extension to pleura. The diagnosis was confirmed to be PPB, type III on autopsy.
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