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Research Article
Progressive proliferative glomerulonephritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with D-penicillamine.
Abstract
A 49 year old man with rheumatoid arthritis developed a proliferative glomerulonephritis with progressive renal impairment during treatment with D-penicillamine. His renal function continued to deteriorate after the drug was stopped but improved after treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine.