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Goodpastures Syndrome Flashcards

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What is Goodpastures?

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A small-vessel vasculitis caused by anti-GBM antibodies against type IV collagen

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How does Goodpastures present?

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  • Pulmonary haemorrhage
  • Rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis: rapid onset AKI with proteinuria and haematuria
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How is Goodpastures investigated?

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Renal biopsy: linear IgG deposits along the basement membrane
- Raised transfer factor secondary to pulmonary haemorrhage

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How is Goodpastures managed?

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  • Plasma exchange
  • Steroids
  • Cyclophosphamide
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