Beneficial effects of tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy on inflammatory and tubular markers in patients with IgA nephropathy

Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common form of primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. Tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy has been able to induce clinical remission in early-stage IgAN. However, its possible effect on systemic and local cytokines and tubular markers has not been fully investigated.