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Acute glomerulonephritis |
Deposition of immune complexes, formed in conjunction with Group A Streptococcus infection, on the glomerular membranes. |
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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis |
Deposition of immune complexes from systemic immune disorders on the glomerular membrane. |
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Goodpasture syndrome |
Attachment of a cytotoxic antibody formed during viral respiratory infections to glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. |
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Wegener granulomatosis |
Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic autoantibody binds to neutrophils in vascular walls producing damage to small vessels in the lungs and glomerulus. |
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura |
Occurs primarily in children following viral respiratory infections; a decrease in platelets disrupts vascular integrity. |
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Membranous glomerulonephritis |
Thickening of the glomerular membrane following IgG immune complex deposition associated with systemic disorders. |
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Membanoproliferative glomerulonephritis |
Cellular proliferation affecting the capillary walls or the glomerular basement membrane, possibly immune-mediated. |
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Chronic glomerulonephritis |
Marked decrease in renal function resulting from glomerular damage precipitated by other renal disorders. |
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IgA nephropathy |
Deposition of IgA on the glomerular membrane resulting from increased levels of serum IgA |
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Nephrotic syndrome |
Disruption of the shield of negativity and damage to the tightly fitting podocyte barrier resulting in massive loss of protein and lipids |
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Minimal change disease |
Disruption of the podocytes occuring primarily in children following allergic reactions and immunizations |
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis |
Disruption of podocytes in certain areas of glomeruli associated with heroin and analgesic abuse and AIDS. |
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Alport syndrome |
Genetic disorder showing lamellated and thinning glomerular basement membrane |