Refractory THSD7A membranous nephropathy with severe asthma related to eosinophilia

Clin Nephrol. 2019 Aug;92(2):103-108. doi: 10.5414/CN109751.

Abstract

We report a case of a 50-year-old Japanese man with a history of pediatric asthma diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome after 4 years of relapsing asthma with severe eosinophilia. Thrombospondin type-1 domain-containing 7A membranous nephropathy (THSD7A-MN) was diagnosed based on histological evaluation. We started a course of steroid semi-pulse therapy, high-dose oral prednisolone, mizoribine, and cyclosporine. Frequent relapse of asthma was observed after gradual tapering of prednisolone dose to 10 mg/day. After improvement of asthma symptoms and eosinophilia, his serum albumin level increased gradually. Considering the clinical course of refractory MN and asthma, we suggest that THSD7A-MN may be associated with severe asthma and eosinophilia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / etiology*
  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Eosinophilia / etiology*
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / complications
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / diagnosis*
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology*
  • Thrombospondins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • THSD7A protein, human
  • Thrombospondins