Review Flashcards

1
Q

10% of patients with lupus will develop…

(renal issue)

A

Membranous nephropathy

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2
Q

Linear stain on IF is indicative of…

Granular stain is indicative of…

A

Linear: Basement membrane deposits

Granular: membranous deposits

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3
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Indications for Kidney Biopsy (4)

A
  1. Nephrotic syndrome in a non-diabetic adult
  2. RPGN
  3. Unexplained hematuria/ proteinuria/ renal failure
  4. Lupus patients to check for severity and reversibility
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