Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
FSGN
Facts
:
Nephrotic syndrome
History / PE
:
Young, african american male with uncontrolled HTN
Diagnosis
:
Microscopic hematuria
Sclerosis in capillary tufts
Treatment
:
Prednisone
Cytotoxic therapy
ACEIs/ARBs (decrease proteinuria)
Associated With
:
IV drug use (
heroin
addiction)
HIV infection
Obesity
SIckle cell disease
August 2nd 2010
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Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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