C3 glomerulonephritis
C3 glomerulonephritis
Definition
Glomerulonephritis characterized by C3 accumulation with little or absent deposition of immunoglobulin, in the absence of ultrastructural electron-dense transformation seen in dense deposit disease.
Also known as complement-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, nephropathy due to CFHR5 deficiency — 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 |