Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis
Overview
Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis: A rare kidney disorder characterized by blood in the urine caused by a particular type of inflammation inside the kidneys. Immune system abnormalities result in abnormal immune deposits in the mesangial cells (part of the capillaries inside the kidneys) of the kidneys. The mesangial cells become bigger and their numbers increase as a result.
Symptoms
Blood in urine Protein in the urine Generalized swelling
Causes
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis that are listed by the Diseases Database: Systemic lupus erythematosus
Diagnosis
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