Nephrotic Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
Membranous Glomerulopathy is characterized by:
A
Diffuse thickening of the glomerular cap wall by Ig deposits on the subepithelial side.
Chronic immune complex mediated disease
2
Q
List the associated causes of membranous glomerulopathy
A
- MC is idiopathic [85 %]
- SLE
- Infections
- Drugs [penicillame, gold, captopril, NSAIDs]
- Cancers - CEA promotes immune complexes
3
Q
What is NSAID therapy associated with:
A
- Membranous glomerulaopthy
- Acute Intersritial nephritis
