Galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) is important in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). A Gd-IgA1-specific monoclonal antibody (KM55) has revealed glomerular Gd-IgA1 deposition solely in patients with IgAN and IgA vasculitis with nephritis (IgAV-N)
Shinya Ishiko +20 more
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Two Cases of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis With Severe Proteinuria
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis is a common cause of chronic glomerulonephritis in older children and adolescents. Patients may present with microscopic hematuria with or without mild proteinuria with nephrotic syndrome or hypertension with ...
rahime Renda +3 more
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Clinical characteristics and short term outcomes of childhood immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and C3 glomerulopathy: a single centre retrospective study. [PDF]
Bajeer IA +5 more
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Comprehensive review of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis: spotlighting the latest advances in revised classification and treatment [PDF]
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is a complex group of renal diseases characterized by a specific pattern of glomerular injury that includes thickening of the capillary wall and mesangial expansion, leading to a heterogeneous group of ...
Jeong Yeon Kim
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Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia type II: case report
The cryoglobulinemic syndrome is produced by precipitating immunoglobulins at low temperatures. Its production is associated with several causes, such as lymphoproliferative disorders, chronic infections and autoimmune disorders. However, the etiology is
Marcos Mazzota +6 more
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C3 Glomerulopathy: recent advances and an update on management [PDF]
C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a clinicopathologic entity characterized by glomerular inflammation with dominant staining for C3 on immunofluorescence microscopy.
Lilian Monteiro Pereira Palma +2 more
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Retinal findings in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Purpose: To assess the evolution of retinal findings in patients with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) by funduscopy, intravenous fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography. Observations: Three women and one man were followed
Ahmad M. Mansour +6 more
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Crescentic membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in HIV infection; a mini-review with case study [PDF]
HIV-related renal diseases have become more evident and easier to treat due to the prolonged survival of patients with HIV infection on antiretroviral therapy (ART). There are multiple factors involved in the pathogenesis of this entity.
Priti Meena +6 more
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis complicating Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia
Background Lymphoproliferative disorders causing paraproteinemia can be associated with various kidney injuries including the deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulins (Ig).
Kratochvil David +3 more
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Pathology of C3 Glomerulopathy [PDF]
C3 glomerulopathy is a renal disorder involving dysregulation of alternative pathway complement activation. In most instances, a membranoproliferative pattern of glomerular injury with a prevalence of C3 deposition is observed by immunofluorescence ...
Su-Jin Shin, Yoonje Seong, Beom Jin Lim
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