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Goodpasture's syndrome Flashcards

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What is it?

A

anti-GBM abs against type IV collagen

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How does it present?

A

pulmonary haemorrhage

rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

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What factors increase likelihood of pulmonary haemorrhage?

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smoking
LRTI
Pulmonary oedema
Young male

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wHat are the investigations?

A

reanl biopsy - linear IgG deposits along BM

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What is the management?

A

plasma exchange
steroids
cyclophosphamide

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