Medical Definition of Segmental glomerulosclerosis

1. A kidney disorder that results in fibrosis and scarring in the kidney glomerulus. The cause is unknown but some cases can result from reflux nephropathy. The clinical manifestation of this kidney disorder is nephrotic syndrome. Symptoms include weight gain, swelling, hypertension and foamy urine. High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels are also seen with this disorder. Treatment has included the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressives. Antihypertensive agents and diuretics may also be necessary. Over one-half will develop chronic renal failure within 10 years of diagnosis. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

segmenta medullae spinalis lumbaria
segmenta medullae spinalis sacralia
segmenta medullae spinalis thoracica
segmenta renalia
segmentable
segmental
segmental alveolar osteotomy
segmental anaesthesia
segmental arch
segmental arteries of kidney
segmental atelectasis
segmental bronchus
segmental demyelinating polyneuropathy
segmental fracture
segmental glomerulonephritis
segmental glomerulosclerosis (current term)
segmental mastectomy
segmental neuritis
segmental plate
segmental sphincter
segmental tubule
segmental zone
segmentally
segmentary
segmentation
segmentation cavity
segmentation clock
segmentation fault
segmentation gene

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