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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Alternate Names : Focal Sclerosis with Hyalinosis, Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
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Prognosis (Expectations)
Over 50% of people with focal or segmental glomerulosclerosis develop chronic renal failure within 10 years.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Atherosclerosis
• Chronic Renal Failure
• End-Stage Kidney Disease
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Reflux Nephropathy
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Dialysis
• Immunofluorescence
• Protein - Urine
• Renal Biopsy
• Triglyceride Level
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Cholesterol
• Chronic
• Diet - Chronic Kidney Disease
• Fever
• Immune Response
• Sodium in Diet
• Swelling
• Urination - Painful
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Vitamin D
Review Date : 8/7/2003
Reviewed By : Irfan A. Agha, M.D., Department of Medicine, Renal Division, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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