Renal & urology · UKMLA & AKT
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (fsgs) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- FSGS is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults in the US; scarring affects only some glomeruli (focal) and only part of each affected glomerulus (segmental), driven by podocyte injury.
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