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membranous glomerulonephritis
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We describe the case of a 30 years old female with a two month history of respiratory symptoms and malaise. A lymphocytic pleural effusion and proteinuria were documented, tuberculosis and malignancy were ruled out. Biopsy of lymph nodes and pleura confirmed sarcoidosis. Due to non-nephrotic proteinuria with negative serology tests, kidney biopsy was performed, showing secondary membranous glomerulonephritis. Treatment with prednisolone was started.
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