Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Inflammation and damage to the glomeruli
2
Q
How can it present?
A
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephritic syndrome
Renal failure
3
Q
What are the main characteristics of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Oedema
Hypoalbuminaemia
Hypercholesterolaemia
4
Q
What are the causes of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Minimal change disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Membranous nephropathy
5
Q
What are the complications of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Infection VTE CKD Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia
6
Q
How does nephritic syndrome present?
A
AKI
Urine dipstick - blood, protein
Mild to moderate oedema
Hypertension
7
Q
What are the causes of nephritic syndrome?
A
Post streptococcal GN IgA nephropathy Small vessel vasculitis Goodpasture's syndrome Thin basement membrane disease Lupus nephritis
8
Q
What is the management of glomerulonephritis?
A
Supportive - ACEi/ARB, control BP, salt and water restriction, diuretics, statins
Immunosuppressive therapy
