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Membranous glomerulopathy

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The Treatment of Glomerulonephritis

Part of the book series: Developments in Nephrology ((DINE,volume 40))

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Abstract

Membranous nephropathy (MN) defines a state of variable and evolving histopathological change within the glomeruli of the renal cortex [1]. It is referred to as idiopathic disease when it occurs for reasons that are as yet uncertain. Less commonly it can be found in association with other clinical disorders or, rarely, it may become manifest after exposure to certain drugs or toxins; in these situations it is termed secondary MN [2]. While perhaps somewhat artificial, because the term ‘idiopathic’ merely emphasizes our current ignorance of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition, this division is probably vital to the development of further understanding of MN, and certainly has particular relevance when considering the therapeutic options that are available.

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