Abstract
Nephrotic syndrome is common in immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis (AL). In patients who do not achieve renal recovery, renal ablation has been reported for intractable proteinuria. We describe a patient with renal-limited AL who failed therapy and developed disabling proteinuria. He underwent laparoscopic ligation of the native ureters. Post-operatively, blood pressure improved. Hemodialysis was initiated. We conclude that bilateral ureteral ligation is a novel and minimally invasive method of renal ablation and may be considered for patients with refractory nephrotic syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-154 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Clinical Kidney Journal |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2012 |
Keywords
- amyloidosis
- nephrotic
- ureteral ligation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology
- Transplantation