Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG1-κ deposition in a patient with type 1 diabetes: a case report and literature review - Report - MDSpire

Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG1-κ deposition in a patient with type 1 diabetes: a case report and literature review

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  • Xi Li

  • Xiaoyan Zhang

  • Xinjun Dai

  • Yan Zhang

  • Tian Lan

  • Jian Li

  • Minghui Wu

  • Tianhang Jia

  • Jie Li

  • June 15, 2026

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Clinical Report: Monoclonal IgG1-κ Deposition in Proliferative Glomerulonephritis

Overview

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Background

Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits (PGNMID) is a rare renal disease that can lead to significant morbidity. It is characterized by non-specific symptoms, making diagnosis challenging, particularly in patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes. Understanding PGNMID is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • The patient had a 19-year history of type 1 diabetes with poor glycemic control.
  • Clinical presentation included nausea, vomiting, generalized edema, and acute renal failure.
  • Renal biopsy revealed diffuse granular deposits of IgG, C3, and κ light chain, with strong IgG1 positivity.
  • The patient was treated with prednisone and cyclophosphamide, showing a good initial response.
  • No abnormal monoclonal bands were detected in serum or urine immunofixation electrophoresis.
  • Long-term maintenance dialysis was required after initial treatment.

Clinical Implications

The presence of nephrotic-range proteinuria and rapidly progressive renal dysfunction in patients with diabetes should raise suspicion for PGNMID. A renal biopsy is essential for accurate diagnosis and differentiation from diabetic kidney disease.

Conclusion

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  1. Blood Cancer Journal, 2016 -- Amyloid cast tubulopathy: a unique form of immunoglobulin-induced renal disease
  2. Frontiers in Immunology, 2026 -- IgA nephropathy: a novel pathway in immunopathogenesis dependent on the timing of Epstein-Barr virus infection
  3. Frontiers in Immunology, 2026 -- Case Report: Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease during pregnancy with favorable renal outcome, sequential biopsies, and dual anti-α1/α3(IV) and anti-LM521 antibodies
  4. Frontiers in Immunology, 2026 -- IgG4-Rich Tubulointerstitial Inflammation in MPO-ANCA–Associated Glomerulonephritis: a case-based review
  5. Renal Pathology Society/International Kidney and Monoclonal Gammopathy Research Group consensus on pathologic definitions and terminology of monoclonal gammopathy–associated kidney lesions - ScienceDirect
  6. The Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Patients with Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposits
  7. Renal Pathology Society/International Kidney and Monoclonal Gammopathy Research Group consensus on pathologic definitions and terminology of monoclonal gammopathy–associated kidney lesions - ScienceDirect
  8. The Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Patients with Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposits

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