A moderate response to plasmapheresis in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a recently identified idiopathic cutaneous fibrosing disorder that occurs in the setting of renal failure. The disease initially called nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy is closely linked to exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media used during magnetic resona...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-11-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/182 |
Summary: | Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a recently identified idiopathic cutaneous fibrosing disorder that occurs in the setting of renal failure. The disease initially called nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy is closely linked to exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media used during magnetic resonance imaging in patients with renal insufficiency. Although little is known about the pathogenesis of this disease, the increased expression of transforming growth factor-beta has been demonstrated recently. Herein, we present a case of NSF was partially treated due to a moderate and temporary response to plasmapheresis with no recurrence for 6 months, but returned at the end of 6th month. |
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ISSN: | 2039-7275 2039-7283 |