Effective improvement of minimal change nephrotic syndrome with uncontrollable high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level using evolocumab accompanied by the development of acute pancreatitis
Abstract:Nephrotic syndrome is sometimes refractory; however, it is rarely accompanied by acute pancreatitis. A 47-year-old Japanese woman complaining of limb edema was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Blood and urine examinations suggested minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS), and pulse intravenous methylprednisolone was administered, followed by oral prednisolone. Although proteinuria improved, the patient's condition remained unchanged, and diuresis was insufficient. As in patients with other nephrotic syndrom… Show more
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