Can a 53-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) since age 30, now presenting with pulmonary hypertension and possible restrictive cardiomyopathy, have Fabry disease?

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Differential Diagnosis for a 53-year-old with Renal Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Possible Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Hypertensive Heart Disease: Given the long-standing renal failure, which is often associated with hypertension, and the development of pulmonary hypertension and possible restrictive cardiomyopathy, hypertensive heart disease is a strong consideration. Chronic hypertension can lead to cardiac remodeling and dysfunction, contributing to the patient's current presentation.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Diabetic Nephropathy with Cardiac Involvement: Diabetes is a common cause of renal failure and can also lead to cardiac complications, including restrictive cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension, due to microvascular disease and cardiac fibrosis.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD): CKD-MBD can lead to vascular calcification and cardiac fibrosis, contributing to pulmonary hypertension and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
  • Sleep Apnea: Common in patients with renal failure, sleep apnea can contribute to pulmonary hypertension and cardiac dysfunction.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Amyloidosis: A condition that can cause renal failure and restrictive cardiomyopathy. It's crucial to consider due to its potential for significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated.
  • Sarcoidosis: Can cause pulmonary hypertension, renal failure, and cardiac involvement, including restrictive cardiomyopathy. Early diagnosis is critical for treatment.
  • Multiple Myeloma: A plasma cell disorder that can lead to renal failure and cardiac amyloidosis, presenting as restrictive cardiomyopathy.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Fabry Disease: An X-linked lysosomal storage disorder that can cause renal failure, pulmonary hypertension, and restrictive cardiomyopathy due to the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide in various tissues, including the kidneys and heart. While rare, it's a consideration in patients with multi-system involvement, especially with a family history.
  • Gaucher Disease: Another lysosomal storage disorder that can lead to pulmonary hypertension and cardiac involvement, though it's less commonly associated with renal failure compared to Fabry disease.
  • Danon Disease: A rare X-linked dominant disorder characterized by cardiomyopathy, skeletal myopathy, and intellectual disability, which could potentially present with restrictive cardiomyopathy and other systemic manifestations.

Each of these diagnoses has a different approach to management and treatment, emphasizing the importance of a thorough diagnostic evaluation to guide appropriate therapy.

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