Rapidly Progressive (Crescentic) Glomerulonephritis
Alternate Names : Crescentic Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis - Crescentic, Necrotizing Glomerulonephritis
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Prognosis (Expectations)
Without treatment, crescentic glomerulonephritis often progresses to renal failure and end-stage renal disease in 6 months or less, although a few cases may resolve spontaneously.
Treated patients may recover some or rarely all of their baseline renal function. The extent of recovery is related to the degree of kidney function at diagnosis and degree of crescent formation. The disorder may recur. If the disease occurs in childhood, it is likely that renal failure will eventually develop.
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