Endemic Nephropathy Around the World [PDF]
Kidney International Reports, 2017 There have been several global epidemics of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). Some, such as Itai-Itai disease in Japan and Balkan endemic nephropathy, have been explained, whereas the etiology of others remains unclear. In countries such
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Arterial Stiffness in Balkan Endemic Nephropathy, an Environmental Form of Aristolochic Acid Nephropathy [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2018 Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN), an environmental form of aristolochic acid nephropathy is characterized with later onset and milder forms of hypertension (HT). Thus, we hypothesized that arterial stiffness progresses slower in BEN patients resulting in
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Association of SOD2 (rs4880) and GPX1 (rs1050450) Gene Polymorphisms with Risk of Balkan Endemic Nephropathy and its Related Tumors [PDF]
Medicina (Lithuania), 2019 Background and Objectives: Experimental data show that superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) is involved in ochratoxin (OTA)-induced nephrotoxicity, whereas clinical data indicate the role of SOD2 rs4880 or glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) rs1050450 polymorphisms
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Molecular Characterization of Microrna Interference and Aristolochic Acid Intoxication Found in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma in Patients with Balkan Endemic Nephropathy: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature [PDF]
Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics, 2022 The term “aristolochic acid nephropathy” (AAN) is used to include any form of toxic interstitial nephropathy that is caused either by ingestion of plants containing aristolochic acids (AA) or by the environmental contaminants in food such as in Balkan ...
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Collecting Duct Carcinoma and Endemic Nephropathy – Case Reports and Literature Review [PDF]
Acta Clinica Croatica, 2020 Although collecting duct carcinoma is a subtype of renal cell carcinoma, several studies implicate association with urothelial carcinoma. The coexistence of collecting duct carcinoma and another renal neoplasm is rare.
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Increased Glomerular Filtration Rate in Early Stage of Balkan Endemic Nephropathy [PDF]
Medicina, 2019 Background: A previous study indicated that Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) patients in the early stage of the disease had significantly higher creatinine clearance (Ccr) than healthy persons.
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«Suspects» in Etiology of Endemic Nephropathy: Aristolochic Acid versus Mycotoxins
Toxins, 2010 Despite many hypotheses that have been challenged, the etiology of endemic nephropathy (EN) is still unknown. At present, the implications of aristolochic acid (AA) and mycotoxins (ochratoxin A—OTA and citrinin—CIT) are under debate.
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From Bone Pain to Severe Renal Symptoms: The Journey of a Patient With Multiple Myeloma and Brucellosis (Case Report) [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.ABSTRACT In endemic regions, markedly elevated Brucella serologic titers with a dynamic decline after treatment support true infection even in the presence of monoclonal gammopathy. Concurrent infectious and malignant processes should be considered in patients presenting with severe renal failure and overlapping systemic symptoms to avoid diagnostic ...
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Expression of Basal Compartment and Superficial Markers in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Associated with Balkan Endemic Nephropathy, a Worldwide Disease [PDF]
BiomedicinesThe aim of this study was to determine the association of basal compartment and superficial markers, comprising CK5/6, CD44, CK20, and the pathological characteristics of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) associated with Balkan endemic nephropathy (
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Unusual Urothelial Tumors and Refractory Uremia Due to Balkan Endemic Nephropathy: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case ReportsBalkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) is a rare progressive chronic renal disease found in residents living along the Balkan peninsula. We present a 92-year-old female who complained initially of cardio-respiratory symptoms and was found to have an acute ...
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