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Rapidly Progressive GlomerulonephritisAka: RPGN

See Also
1. Acute Glomerulonephritis
Causes
1. Glomerulonephritis Causes
Symptoms and Signs
1. Similar to Acute Glomerulonephritis
2. Rapidly Progressive Renal Failure
Diagnosis: Renal Biopsy
1. Crescentic Glomerulonephritis
Course
1. Progresses to Renal Failure within weeks to months
2. Patients refusing dialysis within 6 months: 50%
Management
1. Pulsed dose glucocorticoids
2. Cytotoxic agents
  1. Azathioprine
  2. Cyclophosphamide
3. Plasma exchange

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