Page 2 (Goodpasture Syndrome + Vasculitis) Flashcards
Due to the cytotoxic antibody (Antiglomerular Basement
membrane) found attached to the glomerular and
alveolar membranes during viral respiratory infection
Goodpasture Syndrome
Autoantibody attachment and complement activation
causes the damage to the capillaries. (antiglomerular
basement membrane antibody)
Goodpasture Syndrome
Patient’s initial complaints are hemoptysis & dyspnea
followed by the development of hematuria.
Goodpasture Syndrome
Goodpasture Syndrome symptoms
Hemoptysis
Dyspnea
Hematuria
Antibody of Goodpasture Syndrome
Antiglomerular basement membrane antibody)
Pathogen of Goodpasture Syndrome
Virus
Disorders affecting the systemic vascular system resulting to the glomerular damage
Vasculitis
Immune mediated disorders
Vasculitis
Vasculitis Types
Wegener’s Granulomatosis
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura