Open AccessUnusual cause of glomerular deposition disease: Collagenofibrotic glomerulopathy
Author(s) -
Sridhar Nimmagadda,
K K Mukku,
Devaraju,
Uppin Ms
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of nephrology/indian journal of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.317
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1998-3662
pISSN - 0971-4065
DOI - 10.4103/0971-4065.179300
Subject(s) - mesangium , glomerulopathy , medicine , pathology , glomerulus , electron microscope , kidney glomerulus , disease , glomerulonephritis , kidney , physics , optics
Collagenofibrotic glomerulopathy is a rare condition characterized by deposition of Type III collagen fibers in the subendothelial space and mesangium of the glomerulus. Only 17 cases have been reported from India. A definite diagnosis can only be established when typical histological findings are supported by electron microscopy. It is characterized by indolent progression and has no definitive therapy.