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What does glomerulonephritis literally mean?
What does glomerulonephritis literally mean?
- Inflammation of renal pelvis
- Inflammation of interstitium
- Inflammation of tubules
- Inflammation of glomeruli (correct)
What is the hallmark of glomerular disease?
What is the hallmark of glomerular disease?
- Glycosuria
- Pyuria
- Proteinuria (correct)
- Hematuria
Which type of antibody deposition is observed in small-vessel vasculitis?
Which type of antibody deposition is observed in small-vessel vasculitis?
- IgG deposition
- No antibody deposition (correct)
- IgA deposition
- IgM deposition
What is the classification basis for glomerulonephritis?
What is the classification basis for glomerulonephritis?
Which disease is NOT associated with inflammation of glomeruli?
Which disease is NOT associated with inflammation of glomeruli?
Flashcards
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys called glomeruli.
Proteinuria
Proteinuria
The presence of excessive protein in the urine, indicating damage to the glomeruli.
Small-Vessel Vasculitis
Small-Vessel Vasculitis
A type of inflammation affecting small blood vessels. It does not involve antibody deposition.
Histopathological Appearances
Histopathological Appearances
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Alport’s Syndrome
Alport’s Syndrome
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Study Notes
Glomerulonephritis
- "Glomerulonephritis" literally means inflammation of the glomeruli (glomerulo- meaning "relating to glomeruli" and -nephritis meaning "inflammation of the kidney")
Hallmark of Glomerular Disease
- The hallmark of glomerular disease is the presence of hematuria (blood in the urine) and/or proteinuria (excess protein in the urine)
Antibody Deposition in Small-Vessel Vasculitis
- In small-vessel vasculitis, the type of antibody deposition observed is granular or "lumpy-bumpy" pattern of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Complement 3 (C3) deposition
Classification of Glomerulonephritis
- Glomerulonephritis is classified based on the pathogenesis and histological features of the disease
Disease NOT Associated with Glomeruli Inflammation
- Diabetes mellitus is a disease NOT associated with inflammation of glomeruli
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