AJKD Atlas of Renal Pathology: Lysozyme-Associated Nephropathy

Patients with lysozyme-associated nephropathy are usually aged 65-78 years, with male preponderance. Most patients present with acute kidney injury or acute kidney injury superimposed upon chronic kidney disease. A minority of the patients show partial Fanconi syndrome. Serum lysozyme levels are typically elevated in patients with lysozyme-associated nephropathy.