Regression of the nephrotic syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis and amyloidosis treated with azathioprine. A case report.

摘要: Secondary or reactive (AA) amyloidosis is a well-known complication of certain rheumatic diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This case report describes patient with RA complicated by and the nephrotic syndrome, which regressed after treatment azathioprine. The AA was documented renal lymph node biopsies presence proteinuria. Evaluation for other etiologies proteinuria negative. After azathioprine, resolved serum albumin level increased from 1.9 mg/dl to normal. first published azathioprine therapy resulting in reversal syndrome secondary amyloidosis.