Acute renal failure following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in a HIV-infected patient

Clin Nephrol. 2009 Feb;71(2):196-7. doi: 10.5414/cnp71196.

Abstract

Acute renal failure is a rare complication following the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Only 114 cases have been reported in the literature. The exact mechanism of IVIG-associated acute renal failure remains unclear. Hereby we describe the first case of ARF in a HIV-infected patient, who received IVIG stabilized with maltose for the treatment of HIV-related thrombocytopenic purpura.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV-1*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / administration & dosage
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thrombocytopenia / drug therapy*
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous