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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in second trimester pregnancy presenting as rapidly progressive renal failure: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges: a case report.

Adane Petros, Addisu Melkie, Yidnekachew Asrat, Fitsum A Gemechu, Yewondwossen Tadesse

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Adane PetrosCollege of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Addisu MelkieCollege of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Yidnekachew AsratCollege of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Fitsum A GemechuCollege of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. fitseaakfd@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9219-513X
Yewondwossen TadesseCollege of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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backgroundProteinuria in pregnancy is often attributed to preeclampsia, but primary glomerular diseases such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis can also present during pregnancy, complicating diagnosis and management. CASE PRESENTATION: A 29-year-old gravida 2, para 1 African woman presented at 25 weeks of gestation with generalized edema and turbid urine. Initial investigations revealed nephrotic-range proteinuria (7.2 g/24 hours), hematuria with red blood cell casts, and deteriorating renal function, with serum creatinine rising from 1.8 to 5 mg/dL within 3 days. Due to worsening renal impairment, pregnancy termination was performed, leading to partial renal recovery, though nephrotic-range proteinuria persisted. Renal biopsy at 4 months postpartum confirmed primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

conclusionsEarly recognition and prompt treatment of pregnancy-associated glomerular disease are vital for renal recovery. Differentiating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis from preeclampsia is essential, and targeted immunosuppressive therapy can achieve sustained remission, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

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Glomerulosclerosis, Focal SegmentalPregnancy ComplicationsRenal InsufficiencyAbortion, InducedAdultBiopsyDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansPre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy Trimester, SecondProteinuriaCase reportImmunosuppressive therapyPrimary focal segmental glomerulosclerosisRenal failureSecond trimester pregnancy

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