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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Flashcards

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Causes of FSG

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idiopathic
secondary to other renal pathology e.g. IgA nephropathy, reflux nephropathy
HIV
heroin
Alport's syndrome
sickle-cell
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Investigations for FSG

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renal biopsy
focal and segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis on light microscopy
effacement of foot processes on electron microscopy

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Management of FSG

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steroids +/- immunosuppressants

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Appearance of kidney is chronic diabetic nephropathy

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Bilaterally enlarged

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