Anti-glomerular basement membrane nephritis following IgA vasculitis in a child: a diagnostic challenge.

Pediatr NephrolMay 5, 2026 (epub)
Case ReportNephrologyPediatricsOpen access

Rika Tanaka, Akinori Miyazono, Takuro Mitsunobu et al.

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Case in brief

An 8-year-old girl presented with symptoms initially attributed to IgA vasculitis, but further evaluation revealed anti-glomerular basement membrane nephritis. Diagnosis was confirmed through elevated anti-GBM antibodies and kidney biopsy. Despite treatment with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, her kidney function declined, leading to kidney failure within several months.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

Clinicians should consider the possibility of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis in pediatric patients with worsening kidney function during IgA vasculitis follow-up, necessitating serological screening and timely biopsy.

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