Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the glomeruli characterized by deposits at the intraglomerular mesangium, resulting in thickening of the glomerular basement membrane, activation of complement, and impaired kidney function secondary to damaged glomeruli.
Also known as membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 2920 per MONDO
- MESH D015432 per MONDO
- NCIT C34644 per MONDO
- SCTID 80321008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0017662 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 |