Nephrotic syndrome, type 4
Nephrotic syndrome, type 4
Definition
Nephrotic syndrome within the first three motnhs of life, characterized initially by increased mesangial matrix, with or without hypertrophy and hyperplasia of podocytes, and eventual glomerular sclerosis.
Also known as congenital nephrotic syndrome - diffuse mesangial sclerosis, nephrotic syndrome caused by mutation in WT1, nephrotic syndrome, type 4, WT1 nephrotic syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
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 |