DPGN Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis?
A
A type of kidney disease characterized by the proliferation of cells in the glomeruli.
2
Q
What is a common clinical finding in a patient with SLE that may lead to red urine?
A
Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis.
3
Q
What histological feature can be associated with diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis?
A
Wire-looping of capillary walls.
4
Q
What is the next best step in the management of diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis according to USMLE?
A
Renal biopsy.
