TITLE:
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in Côte d’Ivoire: Epidemiological, Clinical and Pathological Aspects
AUTHORS:
N’Dah Kouame Justin, Tia Weu Melanie, Akpro Sedy Louess De Randorphe, Lagou Delphine Amélie, Toure Ibrahiman, Kobenan Atta Anne Rebecca, Abouna Alain Didier, Guei Monley Cyr, Tuo Wonko-Tian Alice, Oka Kouamé Hubert, Diopo Sery Patrick Olivier, Delma Samuel, Cherif Ibrahima, Traore Moussa, Amekoudi Eyram, Ouattara Belarsi Safiatou, Yao Kouame Hubert, Ackoundou Nguessan Clément, Adonis Koffi Laurence, Yao Gnangoran Victor, Gnionsahie Dazé Apolinaire, Mohenou Isidore Jean-Marie Diomandé
KEYWORDS:
Kidney, Glomerulus, Histology, FSGS, Côte d’Ivoire
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pathology,
Vol.12 No.4,
September
21,
2022
ABSTRACT: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is characterized histologically by hyalinosis and sclerosis of glomeruli associated or not with podocyte involvement. The objective of our work was to clarify the epidemiological aspects and histological variants of FSGS in Côte d’Ivoire. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study, conducted from January 2015 to December 2019 using the renal biopsy registers (RB) of the Pathological Anatomy and Cytology departments of the Teaching Hospital of Cocody and Bouake in collaboration with the Nephrology Services of Côte d'Ivoire and the sub-region. The biopsies underwent conventional histopathology and/or immunofluorescence techniques. The parameters analyzed were: frequency, age, gender, proteinuria, biopsy indications and histological aspects and the different correlations between histological aspects and socio-demographic characteristics. Results: FSGS represented 58.1% (n = 104) of glomerular nephropathies. The average age of patients was 32.1 ± 13.3 years, with extremes of 13 and 70 years. The sex ratio was equal to 1. Nephrotic syndrome (68.9%), chronic renal failure (14.3%) and acute renal failure (10.1%) were the main indications for renal biopsy (RB). The mean proteinuria at the time of diagnosis was 4 ± 3.7 g/24 h. It was massive (3.5 g/24 h) in 42.3% of patients. FSGS was primary in 29.8% (n = 31) and secondary in 70.2% (n = 73) of patients, of which 27.9% (n = 35) was due to HIV. According to the Columbia classification, 62.5% NOS type was found; 23.1% collapsing type; 7.7% tip lesion type; 4.8% cell type and 1.9% perihilary type. Conclusion: FSGS is a complex heterogeneous entity. It affects young people in our context with a homogeneous gender distribution. Understanding its histogenesis is essential for optimal patient management.