Etymed
mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis
Definition
A type of glomerulonephritis characterized by proliferation of cells in the mesangium of the kidney glomeruli
Clinical context
A 35-year-old patient presents with hematuria, proteinuria, and elevated blood pressure. Renal biopsy reveals cellular proliferation within the glomerular mesangium with subepithelial deposits. The patient's presentation is consistent with mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis, a condition that can lead to chronic kidney disease if left untreated.
Mnemonic
Mesa proliferates in mesangium - Mesangial proliferation = Mesa Proliferative GN
These morphemes also unlock…
- mes- — middle
- angi/o — vessel
- prolifer- — to multiply; reproduce
- -ative — tending to
- glomerul/o — small ball; glomerulus
- nephr/o — kidney
- -itis — inflammation