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ArticleJournal of nephrology2025

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy and C3 glomerulopathy: a rare association.

Elisa Longhitano, Federica Bellone, Valeria Cernaro, Giovanni Squadrito, Domenico Santoro

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Elisa LonghitanoUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino", University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy. elisa.longhitano@libero.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5222-4431
Federica BelloneUnit of Interne Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino", University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Valeria CernaroUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino", University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Giovanni Squadrito *Unit of Interne Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino", University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Domenico Santoro *Unit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino", University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.

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Abstract

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies represent a spectrum of autoimmune disorders primarily characterized by muscle inflammation. While renal involvement in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies has historically been considered rare, recent findings indicate a prevalence of approximately 21-23%. Renal manifestations in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are generally secondary to acute renal injury from rhabdomyolysis or, more rarely, occur through autoimmune mechanisms leading to glomerulonephritis. Here, we present the case of a 21-year-old male diagnosed with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy positive for anti-Jo antibodies and concurrent C3 glomerulonephritis, which improved following Rituximab therapy. The description of this case provides insights for future research into the role of alternative complement pathway dysregulation in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy-associated C3 glomerulopathy.

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Complement C3GlomerulonephritisMyositisAutoantibodiesBiopsyHumansMaleRituximabTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAutoantibodiesC3 protein, humanComplement C3RituximabAlternative complement pathwayC3 GlomerulopathyHeme overloadIdiopathic inflammatory myopathies

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