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FSGS Flashcards

1
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Does FSGS cause nephrotic or nephritic syndrome?

A

Nephrotic

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Patients of what age group normally present with FSGS

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Young adults

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Causes of FSGS

A

idiopathic
IgA nephropathy/ reflux nephropathy
HIV
heroin
Alport’s syndrome
sickle-cell

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4
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FSGS has a high recurrence rate in renal transplants TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

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Findings on renal biopsy

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  • Focal and segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis on LIGHT microscopy
  • effacement of foot processes on ELECTRON microscopy
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Management of FSGS

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steroids +/- immunosuppressants

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Prognosis of FSGS if left untreated

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< 10% chance of spontaneous remission

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