Introduction to Renal Pathology Session The session begins with a welcome and confirmation of audio-visual clarity. The speaker reviews the previous lecture on renal pathology, focusing on glomerulonephritis pathogenesis and classification.
Overview of Primary Glomerulonephritis Types In this episode, primary glomerulonephritis will be covered in detail. There are nine types identified: acute proliferative (APGN), rapidly progressive (RPGN), minimal change disease (MCD), membranous nephropathy, membrane proliferative GN, focal segmental GN & sclerosis, IgA nephropathy, chronic GN.
Comparative Analysis Framework for Glomerulonephritides Each type will be discussed comparatively regarding etiopathogenesis and microscopy findings including gross appearance. Clinical features such as whether they present as nephritic or nephrotic syndrome will also be included.
'Acute Proliferative' Explained 'Acute Proliferative Glomerulonephritis' is explained along with its alternative name 'Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis'. It involves an immune response following infection by Group A beta-streptococcus leading to kidney damage through antigen-antibody complexes formed at podocytes.