Effect of cyclosporin A in a patient with refractory nephrotic syndrome associated with B chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Nephron. 1996;72(3):468-71. doi: 10.1159/000188915.

Abstract

We report on a patient with an almost 20-year history of B chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL). During the last 2 years, the patient developed nephrotic syndrome (NS) due to membranous glomerulonephritis (MN), refractory to standard therapeutic regimens. Neither NS nor B-CLL responded objectively to systemic administration of two different combinations of corticosteroids and alkylating agents (chlorambucil, cyclophosphamide). Third-line therapy with cyclosporin A resulted in reduction of proteinuria and improvement of leukemia. Withdrawal of the drug led to an increase in leukocyte count.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Cyclosporine / pharmacology*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / complications
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / complications
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / complications
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Cyclosporine