A novel case of renal pathergy reaction in a Behçet's disease patient complicated by IgA vasculitis.
Takaaki HigashiharaAkira OkadaTaiko KusanoKazuyoshi IshigakiAkira ShimizuHideki TakanoPublished in: BMC nephrology (2017)
Co-occurrence of BD with IgAV is very rare and may be associated with immune disorders. Interestingly, a renal biopsy revealed BD, which was masked by the presence of IgAV, and elucidated the etiology of the unexplainable symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of renal pathergy. This case enlightens clinicians to the fact that not only a needle stimulation but also an invasive procedure can cause a pathergy reaction.