Kidney Nephrotic Nephritic Flashcards
What is the immunofluorescence pattern associated with Good Pasteur’s syndrome?
Linear
Good Pasteur’s syndrome (RPGN)
What immunofluorescence pattern is seen in PSGN in children?
Granular IgG
PSGN (kids), Membranous (Elderly)
What immunofluorescence pattern is associated with Berger’s disease?
Granular IgA in mesangium
Berger’s disease
What is the immunofluorescence pattern seen in Lupus Nephritis?
Full house effect
Lupus Nephritis
What characterizes Pauci-immune conditions?
No deposits
Wegner’s, mPA (ca)
What are the symptoms of Nephritic Syndromes?
Inflammation present, hence Nephritic
Cola colored urine /dysmorphic RBCs/ RBC Casts / Hematuria / oliguria / hypertension
When does PSGN typically occur after pharyngitis?
10-21 days after pharyngitis
PSGN
What are the characteristics of PSGN?
Glomerular proliferation, Sub-epithelial humps
C3 and IgG on immunofluorescence
What is the immunofluorescence pattern seen in Berger’s Disease?
Mesangial proliferation, IgA in mesangium
Also known as IgA nephritis
What defines RPGN?
Cresentric glomeruli, Complication of PSGN (< 5%)
Usually immune-mediated (ANCAs, anti-GBM, ANA)
What are crescents in RPGN made up of?
Proliferated epithelial cells and WBCs
What characterizes Nephrotic Syndromes?
Proteinuria >3g/day, frothy urine
Destruction of GBM | Maltese cross in urine (also seen in Fabry’s disease)
What is Minimal Change Disease also known as?
Lipoid Nephrosis
No changes seen on light microscopy
What is seen in FSGS?
<50% of glomeruli affected
What are the types of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Type 1: Thick GBM, Hepatitis B/C
Tram track appearance; Type 2: Dense deposits