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Nephritic + Nephrotic - DPGN + MPGN Flashcards

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What is DPGN?

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Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis

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What is MPGN?

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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

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Epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiology of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN).

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Epidemiology:
- In 20s and 60s

Pathophysiology:
IgG and C3 deposition in basement membrane

Causes:
- Idiopathic
- Secondary - NSAIDs, malignancy, rheumatoid

Is the most common primary cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults (diabetes is most common secondary cause)

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