20. Nephrosis syndrome: minimal change, membranous glomerulonephritis, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.: Difference between revisions
Created page with "== Nephrotic syndrome == === Introduction === Nephrotic syndrome is a renal syndrome which includes the following clinical features: * Features which are always present: ** Nephrotic-range proteinuria (> 3,5 g/day) ** Hypoproteinaemia, hypoalbuminaemia ** Oedema (periorbital/leg oedema, anasarca, ascites, hydrothorax) * Features which are often present: ** Dyslipidaemia ** Hypercoagulability (loss of anticoagulant proteins) ** Increased risk of infections ** Shrinkage..." |
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== Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis == | == Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis == | ||
The name focal segmental glomerulosclerosis refers to the fact that not all glomeruli are involved (focal), not all parts of the glomeruli are involved (segmental), and that | The name focal segmental glomerulosclerosis refers to the fact that not all glomeruli are involved (focal), not all parts of the glomeruli are involved (segmental), and that an acellular matrix and hyaline deposits in the glomeruli, harderning the glomeruli (glomerulosclerosis). It’s the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in black populations. It may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to: | ||
* HIV infection | * HIV infection | ||