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  • Title: [Treatment of HCV-associated cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis].
    Author: Laurino S, Borrelli S, Catapano F, Mascia S, D'Angio' P, Calabria M, Grimaldi M, Salvio A, Minutolo R, De Nicola L, Conte G.
    Journal: G Ital Nefrol; 2009; 26(3):318-27. PubMed ID: 19554529.
    Abstract:
    HCV-related membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis is the most common cause of hepatitis C-associated renal disease. Its treatment is still under debate and based on scant experimental evidence. The recommended therapeutic strategy depends on the severity of the kidney disease. The first-line treatment for patients with mild to moderate clinical and histological kidney damage is antiviral therapy with pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin for 48 weeks combined with symptomatic treatment (diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers). In case of severe renal involvement (nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome and/or progressive renal failure, high activity score of glomerulonephritis on light microscopy), the initial treatment may consist of sequential administration of immunosuppressive therapies (plasmapheresis, corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide) and antiviral agents, although no definitive data are yet available from the literature. B-cell depleting agents such as rituximab may be an alternative to conventional therapy in refractory or intolerant patients. Large randomized and controlled clinical trials are needed to establish guidelines for the treatment of HCV-related cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis.
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