Medical Definition of Crescentic glomerulonephritis

1. A relatively uncommon (affecting 1 out of 10,000 people) form of acute glomerulonephritis that results in damage within the glomerulus of the kidney. There is rapid loss of kidney function with the formation of crescents on microscopic analysis (kidney biopsy). This disorder may result in acute glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome, but ultimately results in renal failure and end-stage renal disease. Symptoms include smoky coloured urine (pyuria), decreased urine output, swelling and hypertension. Any conditions which can cause a vasculitis increase the risk of this disorder. Some examples include lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, IgA nephropathy, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease, history for malignant tumours and exposure to hydrocarbon solvents. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crescentic Glomerulonephritis

crescendoing
crescendos
crescendo angina
crescendo murmur
crescendo sleep
crescent
crescent
crescent(a)
crescent-cell anaemia
crescent-cell anemia
crescent-shaped
Crescentia
Crescentia cujete
crescentic
crescentic
crescentic glomerulonephritis (current term)
crescentic lobules of the cerebellum
crescents
crescent cell
crescent cell anaemia
crescent roll
crescive
crescively
crescograph
cresol
cresol
cresolase
cresols
cresol red
cress

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