Cholestatic Hepatitis with Concomitant Nephrotic Syndrome due to Secondary Syphilis in a Young Man

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العنوان: Cholestatic Hepatitis with Concomitant Nephrotic Syndrome due to Secondary Syphilis in a Young Man
المؤلفون: Yang, Chun-Chi, Chen, Jui-Yi, Chang, Hsuan-Yuan, Sheu, Ming-Jen, Feng, I-Che, Wang, Su-Hung, Kuo, Hsing-Tao
المصدر: Case Reports in Gastroenterology; March 2024, Vol. 18 Issue: 1 p136-143, 8p
مستخلص: Introduction:Syphilis, an ancient sexually transmitted disease, is recognized as a systemic infection disease manifesting with diverse symptoms and variations. Secondary syphilis characterized by systemic symptoms resulted from hematogenous and lymphatic dissemination of the infection, may include manifestations such as hepatitis and nephrotic syndrome. However, the simultaneous occurrence of hepatitis and nephrotic syndrome in secondary syphilis is rare. Case Presentation:A young man presented with fatigue, abnormal liver function tests, and hyperbilirubinemia and had history of men who have sex with men (MSM). Serological tests confirmed the diagnosis of secondary syphilis, and kidney biopsy indicated membranous nephritis. After antibiotic treatment, the patient experienced resolution of proteinuria, and liver enzyme levels returned to normal. Conclusion:Syphilis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of simultaneous liver and kidney dysfunction, particularly in patients engaging in high-risk sexual behavior. This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis in young patients with MSM and presenting with unexplained nephrotic syndrome and liver abnormalities.
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تدمد:13528513
16620631
DOI:10.1159/000537922