GN Flashcards
What is Glomerulonephritis (GN)?
Glomerulonephritis (GN) refers to a heterogeneous group of renal diseases primarily affecting the glomeruli, which are the small filtering units in the kidneys.
What is the characteristic of the lesion in Glomerulonephritis (GN)?
The lesion in GN is bilateral and symmetrical, meaning it affects both kidneys in a similar pattern.
What are the different types of Glomerulonephritis (GN)?
GN can be categorized into acute and chronic types based on the duration and progression of the disease. Additionally, GN can also be classified into primary and secondary types, depending on whether it arises independently or as a result of another underlying condition or disease.
Question 1: Where are subepithelial humps typically localized in the glomerulus?
Subepithelial humps are typically localized in the glomerulus in conditions such as poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN).
What is the characteristic localization of epimembranous (subepithelial)
deposits in the glomerulus?
Epimembranous (subepithelial) deposits are typically localized in the glomerulus, as seen in conditions such as membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN).
In which location are subendothelial deposits typically found in the glomerulus?
Subendothelial deposits are typically found in the glomerulus in conditions such as lupus nephritis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN).
What is the characteristic localization of mesangial deposits in the glomerulus?
Mesangial deposits are typically localized in the glomerulus, as seen in conditions such as IgA nephropathy
Where are basement membrane deposits typically localized in the glomerulus?
Basement membrane deposits are typically localized in the glomerulus, as seen in conditions such as anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease.
