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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is a form of
Alternative Names
Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - crescentic; Crescentic glomerulonephritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The glomeruli are small structures inside the kidneys. They are the area where blood flows through very small capillaries and is filtered through membranes to form urine.
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis includes any type of
The disorder is more common in certain geographic areas. Mini-epidemics of this disorder have also occurred. It is most common in people aged 40-60, and slightly more common in men but, depending on the cause, occurs in both sexes and at any age. It is unusual in preschool children, and slightly more common in later childhood.
Many conditions are known to cause or increase the risk for developing this syndrome. These include vascular (blood vessel) diseases such as
Review Date: 09/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate
Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
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