Steroid and cyclophosphamide in IgA nephropathy

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Authors

Dario Roccatello

Michela Ferro · Luigi Einaudi Foundation

Giulio Cesano · Luigi Einaudi Foundation

Daniela Rossi · University of Turin

Silvia Berutti · University of Turin

Mario Salomone · Luigi Einaudi Foundation

Giuseppe Piccoli · University of Turin

Abstract

This short course of therapy with prednisone and cyclophosphamide has been effective in a subset of IgA nephropathy patients with florid glomerular changes and major urinary abnormalities, turning off phlogistic activity and preventing subsequent progression toward renal failure.

Topics & Keywords

Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Vasculitis and related conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Volume 15, Issue 6, pp. 833-835

DOI: 10.1093/ndt/15.6.833

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