Glomerulonephritis, IGA
Synonyms
Berger Disease
Berger's Disease
Bergers Disease
Glomerulonephritides, IGA
IGA Glomerulonephritis
IGA Nephropathy
IGA Type Nephritis
Iga Nephropathy 1
Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
Nephritis, IGA Type
Nephropathy 1, Iga
Nephropathy, IGA
Nephropathy, Immunoglobulin A
A chronic form of glomerulonephritis characterized by deposits of predominantly IMMUNOGLOBULIN A in the mesangial area (GLOMERULAR MESANGIUM). Deposits of COMPLEMENT C3 and IMMUNOGLOBULIN G are also often found. Clinical features may progress from asymptomatic HEMATURIA to END-STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE.