Minimal change disease
Minimal change disease
Definition
A glomerular disorder characterized by the electron microscopic finding of loss of podocyte foot processes. Light microscopic examination does not show glomerular changes. Patients present with proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome.
Also known as lipoid nephrosis, minimal change disease, minimal change glomerulonephritis, minimal change nephropathy, nil disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10966 per MONDO
- MESH D009402 per MONDO
- NCIT C34844 per MONDO
- SCTID 44785005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0027721 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 |