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Rapidly progressive (crescentic) glomerulonephritis See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - crescentic; Crescentic glomerulonephritis

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

edema (swelling)
- face
- eyes
- ankles, feet, extremities
- abdomen
- generalized
dark urine
smoke colored urine
blood in the urine
decreased urine volume

Symptoms that may also appear include:

Signs and Tests

An examination reveals edema (swelling). Circulatory overload, with associated abnormal heart and lung sounds, may be present. The blood pressure may be elevated. Rapid, progressive loss of kidney function may be present.

Urinalysis may be abnormal, showing blood in the urine, urine protein, white blood cells, casts, or other abnormalities.
The BUN and creatinine may rise rapidly.
The creatinine clearance decreases.
Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody tests may be positive in some cases.
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) may be present.
Complement levels may be decreased in some cases.
Other tests for suspected causes may be performed.
A kidney biopsy confirms crescentic glomerulonephritis.

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