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ArticleRenal failure2023

Clinicopathological features and outcome in elderly patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy.

Jinxiu Liang, Wenke Hao, Fangxiao Xia, Zhi Zhao, Yanhua Wu, Feng Yu, Wenxue Hu, Xiaowu Fang, Wei Liu

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Jinxiu LiangDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Wenke HaoDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Fangxiao XiaDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Zhi ZhaoDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Yanhua WuDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Feng YuDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Wenxue HuDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Xiaowu FangDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Wei LiuDepartment of Geriatric Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangzhou, China.
Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences · CNGuangdong Provincial People's Hospital · CNSouthern Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundIdiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in the elderly. The treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy is quite challenging due to the particularity of elderly patients. This study intends to investigate the clinicopathological characteristics and initial therapeutic effect of idiopathic membranous nephropathy among elderly patients.

methodsA retrospective study of 67 elderly patients (58.2% male, median age 69.0 years, range, 65-83 years) with biopsy-proven membranous nephropathy was conducted at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital from 2016 to 2020. Data on clinicopathological characteristics and initial therapeutic effects were analyzed.

resultsOf the 67 patients, the mean eGFR of overall patients was 66.49 mL/min/1.73m

conclusionsMost elderly patients diagnosed with IMN had multiple comorbidities, and the membranous Churg's stage II was most common. The glomerular PLA2R and IgG4 antigen deposition were frequently detected accompanied by glomerulosclerosis and severe tubulointerstitial injury. For high-risk elderly patients with severe proteinuria, early initial immunosuppressive therapy could achieve a higher urinary protein remission rate. Therefore, it is crucial for clinicians to balance the risks and benefits of immunosuppressive therapy based on clinical and pathological characteristics and develop individualized treatment regimens for elderly patients with IMN.

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Glomerulonephritis, MembranousAgedCalcineurin InhibitorsCreatinineCyclophosphamideFemaleGlucocorticoidsHumansImmunoglobulin GImmunosuppressive AgentsMaleRetrospective StudiesCalcineurin InhibitorsCreatinineCyclophosphamideGlucocorticoidsImmunoglobulin GImmunosuppressive Agentsclinical featureselderlyIdiopathic membranous nephropathyimmunosuppressive therapyrenal pathology

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