Glomerulonephritis - Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

Question 1

What is Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 1

Rapid loss of renal function associated with the formation of epithelial crescents in the majority of glomeruli.

Question 2

Aetiology of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (4).

Answer 2

1. Goodpasture’s Syndrome.
2. Wegener’s Granulomatosis.
3. SLE.
4. Microscopic Polyarteritis.

Question 3

Clinical Features of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis.

Answer 3

1. Nephritic Syndrome.

2. Underlying Cause Features.