Membranous nephropathy associated with multiple sclerosis.
Membranous nephropathy and multiple sclerosis are believed to be mediated by immune mechanisms. A patient is reported with the first described association of membranous nephropathy and multiple sclerosis. Its significance and possible pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed.
Campos
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Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa 33606.
Gieron
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Gunasakeran
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Garin
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D000293:Adolescent; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D015433:Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009186:Myelin Sheath / Q000473:pathology