IgA Nephropathy Secondary to COVID-19 infection - A Case report

Authors

Sanjivani Shrestha, Department of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Sumanth Kumar Bandaru, Department of Internal Medicine, MedStar Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USAFollow
Man Kit Michael Siu, Department of Nephrology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
Silvia Malvica, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Joselito Cabacar, Department of Nephrology, Washington Nephrology, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Abstract

We present a case of a 73-year-old African American lady with COVID-19 infection who developed Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and significant proteinuria. Renal biopsy showed IgA nephropathy. Patient was eventually diagnosed with IgA nephropathy secondary to COVID Infection. This unique case highlights the complexity of renal involvement in COVID-19. Notably, the onset of IgA nephropathy in the patient occurred several weeks after her COVID-19 diagnosis, deviating from the typical synpharyngitic presentation with respiratory symptoms. This article contributes to the growing body of evidence regarding renal complications associated with COVID-19 and highlights the need for vigilance in assessing and managing renal conditions in COVID-19 patients, especially when atypical presentations occur.

Recommended Citation

Shrestha, Sanjivani; Bandaru, Sumanth Kumar; Michael Siu, Man Kit; Malvica, Silvia; and Cabacar, Joselito (2024) "IgA Nephropathy Secondary to COVID-19 infection - A Case report," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 14: Iss. 4, Article 9.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1370
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol14/iss4/9