[Nephropathies caused by interferon alpha: apropos of 2 cases]

Rev Med Interne. 1995;16(9):691-5. doi: 10.1016/0248-8663(96)80773-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Two cases reports of interferon alpha-associated nephropathy are reported. The first observation is a membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and the second a renal microangiopathy. The different cases in the literature are reviewed and the pathophysiology is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative / chemically induced
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Interferon-alpha / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Kidney Diseases / physiopathology
  • Kidney Glomerulus / blood supply
  • Male

Substances

  • Interferon-alpha