title: Chronic glomerulonephritis in childhood. Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis, and IgA nephropathy.
abstract: The chronic glomerulonephritides that lead to permanent loss of renal function may present with an acute nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, or asymptomatic hematuria and proteinuria. Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis, and IgA nephropathy are common childhood glomerulonephritides that may lead to chronic renal failure. Their clinical manifestations, natural history, and long-term prognosis are distinct. This article reviews various presentations of these common childhood glomerulonephritides and an approach to management and potential therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Andreoli
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005922:Glomerulonephritis, IGA / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D015432:Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology