Goodpasture's Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
rare autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack basement membrane in lungs and kidneys
lead to bleeding from lungs and kidney failure
2
Q
what are symptoms
A
symptoms of URTI followed by cough intermitten haemoptysis tiredness anaemia
3
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
CXR - transient blotchy shadows due to intapulmonary haemorrhage
4
Q
how is it treated
A
some patients spontaneously improve whilst others proceed to renal failure
treat with corticosteroids
