IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease) Flashcards
1
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what is IgA nephropathy?
A
an autoimmune renal disease.
majority presents in young adult
2
Q
IgA nephropathy symptoms
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with painless haematuria following an URTI / gastroenteritis
gross haematuria
HTN
3
Q
diagnosis of IgA nephropathy
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urine microscopy- red blood cells, white blood cells and RED CAST CELLS
serum IgA can be raised
dignosis: renal biopsy displays IgA deposition.
4
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management of IgA nephorpathy
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ACE inhibitors
steroids