Question 394 · LEK · Glomerular diseases
Indicate the nephropathy the specific marker for which is the presence of serum antibodies against phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R):
- A. lupus nephritis.
- B. focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- C. primary membranous glomerulonephritis.
- D. membranous proliferative glomerulonephritis.
- E. cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis.
Hint
Anti-PLA2R antibodies target a podocyte antigen and are found in about 70-80% of patients with one particular primary nephrotic glomerulopathy.
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