The coexistence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with carcinoid syndrome: A case report
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 2
Abstract
Carcinoid tumor is originated from neuroendocrine tumor family and a rarely presents in humans. Membranous and membrano-proliferative glomerulonephritis were rarely reported with presence of carcinoid tumors. However, the coexistence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) with carcinoid syndrome have not been defined previously. We herein present a firs case report of FSGS during follow up of carcinoid syndrome. Key words: Carcinoid sydrome, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, glomerulonephritis
Authors and Affiliations
Selman Ünverdi, Mevlüt Çeri, Hatice Ünverdi, Arzu Ensari, Rahmi Yılmaz, Murat Duranay
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- DOI 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2013.02.0283
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