Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental

Overview

A clinicopathological syndrome or diagnostic term for a type of glomerular injury that has multiple causes, primary or secondary. Clinical features include PROTEINURIA, reduced GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE, and EDEMA. Kidney biopsy initially indicates focal segmental glomerular consolidation (hyalinosis) or scarring which can progress to globally sclerotic glomeruli leading to eventual KIDNEY FAILURE.

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Quick facts about Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C12.050.351.968.419.570.363.640|C12.200.777.419.570.363.660|C12.950.419.570.363.640

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