Internal medicine
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Review Case Reports
Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy with Solitary Immunoglobulin A Deposition: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature.
A 63-year-old man with an 8-year history of proteinuria was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and a renal biopsy was performed. Light and electron microscopic analyses showed classic features of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). ⋯ The combined use of corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitor was noticeably effective in reducing proteinuria and improving edema in the current case. Two additional rare cases of IMN with solitary IgA deposition were reviewed, and long-term surveillance is still warranted to characterize its clinicopathological features and outcome.
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Review Case Reports
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Presenting as Peritoneal Lymphomatosis: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Peritoneal lymphomatosis (PL) is a rare presentation of malignant lymphoma cases, many of which are diagnosed as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and characterized by aggressive clinical courses. We herein report a 63-year-old woman presenting with the rapid development of abdominal distention due to bulky peritoneal tumors. ⋯ Prompt chemotherapeutic intervention resulted in favorable disease control and sustained complete remission. It is necessary to diagnose cases of DLBCL presenting as PL early to ensure prompt treatment and prevent mortality.