IgA nephropathy (Maladie de Berger) Flashcards

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IgA nephropathy: cause

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  • Abnormal IgA-antibody complex formation -> deposition in kidneys, respiratory tract, GI
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IgA nephropathy: S

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  • hematuria (+ resp tract infection)
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IgA nephropathy: D

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  • Light microscopy: mesangial proliferation
  • electron microscopy: depostis in mesangial
  • immunofluorescence: mesangial IgA deposits
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IgA nephropathy: T

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  • Prednisone
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