Glomerular disorders
Glomerular disorders alter filtration-barrier selectivity and can present with proteinuria, hematuria, edema or renal impairment. Pathology and systemic context guide classification.
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Filtration barrier
Fenestrated endothelial cells, glomerular basement membrane and podocyte slit diaphragms contribute to filtration selectivity.
Nephritic and nephrotic patterns
Inflammatory glomerular injury often produces hematuria and reduced filtration; heavy proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia suggest a nephrotic phenotype, with overlap possible.
Biopsy and serology
Light microscopy, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy may be combined with clinical and serological data to clarify diagnosis.
Systemic factors
Immune disorders, diabetes, infections and medicines may affect glomeruli through differing mechanisms.
Reference and next reading
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