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IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease) Flashcards

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what is IgA nephropathy?

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an autoimmune renal disease.

majority presents in young adult

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IgA nephropathy symptoms

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with painless haematuria following an URTI / gastroenteritis

gross haematuria
HTN

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diagnosis of IgA nephropathy

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urine microscopy- red blood cells, white blood cells and RED CAST CELLS

serum IgA can be raised

dignosis: renal biopsy displays IgA deposition.

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management of IgA nephorpathy

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ACE inhibitors

steroids

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