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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]
Overview
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is nephrotic-range proteinuria.[1]
History
Patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis may have a positive history of:[2]
- Positive family history of FSGN
- Heroin abuse
- Chronic viral infections such as hepatitis B
- Medications such as bisphosphonates
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis include:[3][4]
- Proteinuria
- Hematuria
- Anasarca
- Headache and blurry vision which is suggestive of high blood pressure
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Symptoms of chronic renal failure such as anuria, edema
References
- ↑ Rydel JJ, Korbet SM, Borok RZ, Schwartz MM (1995). "Focal segmental glomerular sclerosis in adults: presentation, course, and response to treatment". Am J Kidney Dis. 25 (4): 534–42. PMID 7702047.
- ↑ D'Agati VD, Kaskel FJ, Falk RJ (December 2011). "Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis". N. Engl. J. Med. 365 (25): 2398–411. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1106556. PMID 22187987.
- ↑ Choy BY, Chan TM, Lai KN (November 2006). "Recurrent glomerulonephritis after kidney transplantation". Am. J. Transplant. 6 (11): 2535–42. doi:10.1111/j.1600-6143.2006.01502.x. PMID 16939521.
- ↑ Baum MA, Ho M, Stablein D, Alexander SR (December 2002). "Outcome of renal transplantation in adolescents with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis". Pediatr Transplant. 6 (6): 488–92. PMID 12453201.