IgA nephropathy (Maladie de Berger) Flashcards
1
Q
IgA nephropathy: cause
A
- Abnormal IgA-antibody complex formation -> deposition in kidneys, respiratory tract, GI
2
Q
IgA nephropathy: S
A
- hematuria (+ resp tract infection)
3
Q
IgA nephropathy: D
A
- Light microscopy: mesangial proliferation
- electron microscopy: depostis in mesangial
- immunofluorescence: mesangial IgA deposits
4
Q
IgA nephropathy: T
A
- Prednisone