A case of nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND:
A 61-year-old female with end-stage renal disease who was undergoing hemodialysis presented with an 8-week history of upper and lower extremity weakness associated with skin tightness and contractures.

INVESTIGATIONS:
Physical examination, blood analysis, electromyogram and skin biopsy.

DIAGNOSIS:
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.

MANAGEMENT:
Methylprednisolone, thalidomide and physical therapy.

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Author information

Author/s: Weiss, Andrew S (AS); Lucia, M Scott (MS); Teitelbaum, Isaac (I);

Affiliation: Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80262, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Nature clinical practice. Nephrology (Nat Clin Pract Nephrol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Feb; vol 3 (issue 2) : pp 111-5

Dates: Created 2007/01/25; Completed 2007/02/21;

PMID: 17251999, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Biopsy, Needle
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Fibrosis - etiology; pathology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications; diagnosis; therapy

Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications; diagnosis; therapy
Kidney Function Tests
Middle Aged
Renal Dialysis - methods
Scleroderma, Systemic - etiology; pathology; therapy
Severity of Illness Index
Skin Diseases - etiology; pathology; therapy

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