Abstract
Chronic glomerulonephritis are a set of diseases based on the structural or functional abnormality of the glomerulus due to the action of a causative agent whose etiology is highly diverse (antibodies against the antigens themselves or against external antigens, damage secondary to drugs or infections, genetic abnormalities, etc.), with a potential risk of progression to chronic kidney disease. They manifest in the form of urine sediment abnormalities, that is, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, and isolated proteinuria and/or hematuria. Some patients may have associated hypertension and renal function deterioration that can appear at some point during follow-up, together with sediment abnormalities. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically evaluate these patients. The clinical and analytical findings can orient toward the diagnosis, but a histological diagnosis made through a renal biopsy is necessary in order to target immunosuppressive therapy in cases in which it is indicated.
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