Spontaneous Remission of Thrombospondin Type-1 Domain-Containing-Associated Membranous Nephropathy

Abstract

Membranous nephropathy often achieves spontaneous remission. However, there are scarce reports of spontaneous remission of thrombospondin type-1 domain-containing 7A (THSD7A)-associated membranous nephropathy. A 64-year-old female presented with nephrotic syndrome and edema of the lower extremities. We diagnosed membranous nephropathy by kidney biopsy and confirmed positive THSD7A on immunofluorescence using frozen sections; serum THSD7A antibodies were also detected. Thirty-four months after the initial diagnosis, she achieved a spontaneous complete remission without immunosuppressive therapy. With the complete remission, no serum THSD7A levels were detected. In this study, we describe serial examinations of kidney biopsies and serum THSD7A antibodies.