Glomerulonephritis overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Glomerulonephritis is a primary or secondary immune-mediated renal disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, or small blood vessels in the kidneys. It may present with isolated hematuria and/or proteinuria (blood resp. protein in the urine); or as a nephrotic syndrome, a nephritic syndrome, acute renal failure, or chronic renal failure.