Definition A group of podocytopathies (of varying etiologies) share a common morphologic feature of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), typically with moderate to heavy proteinuria. The term “sclerosis” means healing and it is characterized by accumulation of glomerular collagen…
Our last post on lupus nephritis focused on pathogenesis ,clinical presentation, grading and class I/II disease. The next segment this month will cover class III-VI disease. Class III: Focal lupus nephritis It accounts for about 9-24% of lupus…
Our endeavor for the next 2 months will be a focus on Lupus nephritis. This month we will cover general aspects of disease, introduction to subclasses and activity indexes. Background and Demographics Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a…
Demographics Membranous nephropathy (MN) is one of the most common causes of nephrotic syndrome in Caucasian adults above 40 years. However, it can occur in different ages and ethnicities. The incidence was estimated about 8-10 cases per one…
