Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Definition
A renal disorder characterized by sclerotic lesions in the glomeruli. Causes include drugs, viruses, and malignancies (lymphomas), or it may be idiopathic. It presents with asymptomatic proteinuria or nephritic syndrome and it may lead to renal failure.
Also known as FGS (focal glomerular sclerosis), FSGS, FSGS - focal segmental glomerulosclerosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1312 per MONDO
- ICD9 582.1 per MONDO
- MESH D005923 per MONDO
- NCIT C37308 per MONDO
- SCTID 236403004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0017668 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |