Question
Pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis is associated with:
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Polyarteritis nodosa
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans.A. Microscopic polyangiitis
Crescentic glomerulonephritis is of three types:
Type I, Type II, Type III
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TypeIII RPGN (pauci immune)
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- idiopathic
- Goodpasture’s syndrome.
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idiopathic
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Post-infectious
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Henoch chonlein purpura.
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idiopathic.
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ANCA associated.
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Wegener’s granulomatosis.
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microscopic polyangiitis.
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Immunofluorescence finding
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Immunofluorescence finding
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Immunofluorescence finding
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• Linear GBM deposits of IgG and C3
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• “Lumpy bumpy” granular pattern of staining.
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• No immunoglobulin or complement deposits in GBM
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