Etiological spectrum and clinical features in 215 patients of crescentic glomerulonephritis: Is it different in India ?

Conclusion: Immune-complex mediated is the commonest etiology of CrGN in India. Anti-GBM disease has the worst prognosis followed by pauci-immune and immune-complex mediated CrGN. Raised serum creatinine levels (>5mg%) and the degree of glomerulosclerosis at diagnosis were predictors of poor renal survival. High index of suspicion and prompt diagnosis can improve the outcome in these patients.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research