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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) has previously been used as an umbrella term to describe a spectrum of hypocomplementemic glomerular diseases, which are rare causes of end stage kidney disease (ESKD). We present a 22-year-old man with a well-established medical history who had been complaining of 4 days of frothy dark urine, bilateral lower limb swelling, and puffiness on his face. For a month before his presentation, he had many bilateral skin lesions on his lower limbs that were leaking pus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypocalcemia-induced seizures in a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient: A case report.
Clin Case Rep
October 2024
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences Omdurman Islamic University Khartoum Sudan.
Article Synopsis
- A thorough evaluation is essential for managing seizures related to hypocalcemia, both during the seizure episode and post-recovery, to identify underlying causes for optimal treatment outcomes.* -
- The case of a 22-year-old female with end-stage kidney disease illustrates the complications of seizures, hypocalcemia, and vitamin D deficiency, which improved with targeted treatment.* -
- Proper management and adherence to therapy can effectively prevent future hypocalcemic seizures in patients with similar health challenges.*
Key Clinical Message: Metformin-associated lactic acidosis is a rare but serious complication in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with multiple health conditions. Prompt recognition and treatment, including potential renal replacement therapy, are crucial for managing severe acidosis and improving patient outcomes.
Abstract: Metformin (MTF) is commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for diabetes, effectively preventing microvascular and macrovascular complications.