Glomerulonefritis membranoproliferativa tipo II

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Glomerulonefritis membranoproliferativa tipo II

Nombres alternativos:

Glomerulonefritis mesangiocapilar (tipo II); Glomerulonefritis membranoproliferativa (tipo II); Enfermedad de los depósitos densos

Síntomas:

Nota: los síntomas pueden variar.

Signos y exámenes:

Los resultados del examen físico pueden variar dependiendo de los síntomas del trastorno. El edema (hinchazón) es común, junto con otros signos de sobrecarga de líquidos, tales como sonidos anormales en la auscultación de pulmones y corazón. La presión sanguínea con frecuencia está elevada.

Estos exámenes ayudan a confirmar el diagnóstico:

Una biopsia del riñón confirma el diagnóstico de glomerulonefritis membranoproliferativa tipo 2.

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