Disease Information

GTO ID(s) GTC3776
Disease NameMembranous Nephropathy
Synonymsmembranous glomerulonephritis, membranous nephropathy, chronic nephritic syndrome, diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, chronic nephritic syndrome w diffuse membranous glomrlneph, chronic nephritic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, glomerulonephritis, membranous, idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis, heymann nephritis
DefinitionEFO:A type of glomerulonephritis that is characterized by the accumulation of immune deposits ( COMPLEMENT MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX) on the outer aspect of the GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE. It progresses from subepithelial dense deposits, to basement membrane reaction and eventual thickening of the basement membrane.
Xref DO:10976 | EFO:0004254 | HPO:HP:0012578 | ICD10:N03.2 | MONDO:0005376 | MSH:D015433 | NCI:C34645
Disease GroupAutoimmune Disease

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