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Pathology
A group of disorders which cause inflammation of the glomerulus.
Aetiology
Post Group A β-haemolytic streptococcal infection, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, IgA nephropathy, Goodpasture Syndrome .
Signs
Hypertension and oedema
Symptoms
May be asymptomatic. Oliguria, oedema, haematuria, arthralgia, myalgia, nausea
and vomiting
Investigations
Bloods: FBC, U&E, blood cultures, ANA, ANCA, anti-GBM, C3 and C4
MSU: Urine dipstick and protein: creatinine ratio
Ultrasound: Renal ultrasound to assess for structural abnormalities
Renal Biopsy: Diagnostic
Treatment
Medical: Salt restriction, fluid monitoring, blood pressure control,
thromboprophylaxis.Prognosis
Adults: 60% resolve
Children: 90% resolve
Renal failure, pulmonary oedema and hypertensive encephalopathy
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