[Bronchitis, pregnancy test and hematuria--an atypical algorithm for diagnosis]

Publication

[Bronchitis, pregnancy test and hematuria--an atypical algorithm for diagnosis]

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 22, 2007

Sawatzki Mikael, Kalbermatter S, Ramseier E

Units

Gastroenterology/Hepatology

PubMed

17853784

Citation

Sawatzki M, Kalbermatter S, Ramseier E. [Bronchitis, pregnancy test and hematuria--an atypical algorithm for diagnosis]. Praxis 2007; 96:1265-7.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis 2007; 96

Publication Date

Aug 22, 2007

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

1265-7

Brief description/objective

A 42-year old housewife presented herself with flu symptoms and dry cough. Because of pregnancy test (chest x-ray) we accidentally detected a hematuria. Exact medical history revealed the presence of a known IgA-Nephropathy. Banal respiratory infections can exacerbate IgA Nephropathy. In addition, medical history and further investigations are important because of possible secondary IgA-Glomerulonephritis. Treatment of IgA glomerulopathy depends on blood pressure, renal function and degree of proteinuria. An acute renal insufficancy is uncommon (< 5%), but 25% patients develop during 20-25 years a terminal insufficandy.