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Podocyte Infolding Glomerulopathy Masquerading as Membranous Nephropathy - A Shared Pathogenesis?

Smita Mary Matthai1,2, Liam Hems2, Yee Wah Tsang2

  • 1Central EM Facility, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Indian Journal of Nephrology
|August 19, 2024
PubMed

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Podocyte infolding glomerulopathy (PIG), a rare kidney disease, was identified in a UK patient with diabetes and immune deficiency. Electron microscopy confirmed PIG, suggesting a link with membranous nephropathy.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pathology
  • Electron Microscopy

Background:

  • Podocyte infolding glomerulopathy (PIG) is a rare kidney disease characterized by podocyte infolding into glomerular basement membranes.
  • This case represents the first reported instance of PIG in the United Kingdom.
Keywords:
Electron microscopyMembranous nephropathyPhospholipase A2 receptorPodocyte infolding glomerulopathyPodocytopathy

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