Membranous nephropathy: A review on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

In adults, membranous nephropathy (MN) is a major cause of nephrotic syndrome. However, the etiology of approximately 75% of MN cases is idiopathic. Secondary causes of MN are autoimmune diseases, infection, drugs, and malignancy. The pathogenesis of MN involves formation of immune complex in subepi...

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Main Authors: Wei Ling Lai, Ting Hao Yeh, Ping Min Chen, Chieh Kai Chan, Wen Chih Chiang, Yung Ming Chen, Kwan Dun Wu, Tun Jun Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664614002952