Diabetic nephropathy in hemodialysis patients in casablanca.

Diabetes is the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the developed countries and its prevalence and incidence have been constantly increasing over the years. To determine the prevalence and profile of diabetic nephropathy in our ESRD population, we retrospectively studied 564 hemodialysis patients in ten dialysis units in Casablanca. The mean age was 49 +/-16.

Renal manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant neurocutaneous disorder involving the skin, brain, kidney, heart and other organs. Renal manifestations are mainly angiomyolipomas, renal cysts and cancer. We report three female patients, mean aged of 31 years (range: 22-37), with a family history of TSC in one case.