Lymphoma

Renal failure results from non-Hodgkin lymphoma infiltration of the kidneys

Published in Blood Weekly, August 7th, 2003

Renal failure can result from non-Hodgkin lymphoma infiltration of the kidneys.

According to recent research from Netherlands, "Acute renal failure (ARF) as a consequence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma infiltration of the kidneys (LIK) is an uncommon complication of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

"In literature, ARF due to LIK is reported in progressive disease. A case of nonoliguric acute renal failure secondary to relapse of large B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma primarily localized in the mediastinum is reported," wrote S. Simsek and colleagues, Vrije University Amsterdam, Department of Internal Medicine.

"LIK of both kidneys was diagnosed by...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2003-08-07)

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