Membranous nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
what is membranous nephropathy?
A
type of primary nephrotic syndrome
2
Q
what is the gold standard investigation for membranous nephropathy?
A
Kidney biopsy - basement membrane damage
3
Q
how is membranous nephropathy managed?
A
Low risk = proteinuria <4g / day, immunosuppression not needed
Moderate risk = 4-8g/day eGFR stable, immunosuppression after 6 months
High risk = >8g/day eGFR low, immunosuppression
