Medical Definition of Membranous glomerulonephritis

1. A kidney disease that occurs due to inflammation of the kidney glomerulus and its basement membrane. The exact cause is unknown but it appears to be related to the deposition of immune complexes in the basement membrane leading to thickening of the capillary walls. This disorder is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome an is usually how the disease manifests. Risk factors include primary renal disease, malaria, hepatitis B, lupus, syphilis, cancers and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Risks also include exposure to some medications such as gold compounds and penicillamine. Mercury, trimethadione and some skin-lightening creams have also been implicated. Treatment includes systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. (26 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Membranous Glomerulonephritis

membrane zippering
membraniform
membranocartilaginous
membranoid
membranology
membranophone
membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
membranous
membranous
membranously
membranous ampulla
membranous cataract
membranous cochlea
membranous conjunctivitis
membranous dysmenorrhoea
membranous glomerulonephritis (current term)
membranous labyrinth
membranous labyrinth
membranous lamina of cartilaginous auditory tube
membranous laryngitis
membranous layer
membranous layer of superficial fascia
membranous lipodystrophy
membranous nephropathy
membranous neurocranium
membranous ossification
membranous part of interventricular septum
membranous part of male urethra
membranous part of nasal septum
membranous pharyngitis

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