IgA nephropathy associated with ankylosing spondylitis: occurrence in women as well as in men

Two patients (one male, one female) with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and IgA nephropathy are described. The female patient is the first reported case to have AS and IgA nephropathy concurrently. Contrary to previously reported cases, her renal manifestation preceded her rheumatic symptoms. It is sug...

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Published in:Annals of the rheumatic diseases 1989-05, Vol.48 (5), p.435-437
Main Authors: Lai, K N, Li, P K, Hawkins, B, Lai, F M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Glomerulonephritis, IGA - complications
Glomerulonephritis, IGA - immunology
Humans
Inflammatory joint diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Sex Ratio
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - complications
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - immunology
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Summary:Two patients (one male, one female) with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and IgA nephropathy are described. The female patient is the first reported case to have AS and IgA nephropathy concurrently. Contrary to previously reported cases, her renal manifestation preceded her rheumatic symptoms. It is suggested that women with IgA nephropathy and AS may be overlooked as the severity of spondylitis and joint involvement is less than in men.
ISSN:0003-4967
1468-2060
DOI:10.1136/ard.48.5.435