FSGS Flashcards
1
Q
Does FSGS cause nephrotic or nephritic syndrome?
A
Nephrotic
2
Q
Patients of what age group normally present with FSGS
A
Young adults
3
Q
Causes of FSGS
A
idiopathic
IgA nephropathy/ reflux nephropathy
HIV
heroin
Alport’s syndrome
sickle-cell
4
Q
FSGS has a high recurrence rate in renal transplants TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE
5
Q
Findings on renal biopsy
A
- Focal and segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis on LIGHT microscopy
- effacement of foot processes on ELECTRON microscopy
6
Q
Management of FSGS
A
steroids +/- immunosuppressants
7
Q
Prognosis of FSGS if left untreated
A
< 10% chance of spontaneous remission
8
Q
A
