Renal-Limited Presentation of Hydralazine-Induced Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Vasculitis: A Case Report

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is a rare multisystem autoimmune disease resulting from necrotizing inflammation of small vessels. Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are typically associated with its presentation, though rarely a drug-induced form has been reported. Here, we present a case of a 73-year-old female with a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease who presented with acute kidney injury secondary to hydralazine-induced ANCA vasculitis. This report aims to highlight the rare association of hydralazine with vasculitis and the importance of pursuing a full initial workup in patients with acute kidney injury.

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Cureus
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2024-09-13
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69330
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Renal-Limited Presentation of Hydralazine-Induced Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Vasculitis: A Case Report

Nancy A. Finnigan, Umair Ahmed, Lohitha Guntupalli, Andrew Lurie
Cureus
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Renal-Limited Presentation of Hydralazine-Induced Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Vasculitis: A Case Report

Nancy A. Finnigan, Umair Ahmed, Lohitha Guntupalli, Andrew Lurie
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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is a rare multisystem autoimmune disease resulting from necrotizing inflammation of small vessels. Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are typically associated with its presentation, though rarely a drug-induced form has been reported. Here, we present a case of a 73-year-old female with a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease who presented with acute kidney injury secondary to hydralazine-induced ANCA vasculitis. This report aims to highlight the rare association of hydralazine with vasculitis and the importance of pursuing a full initial workup in patients with acute kidney injury.

CureusVol. 16(9)
Nova Southeastern University (US), Lakeland Regional Medical Center (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Vasculitis and related conditions
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