2. Nephrotic Syndrome, Renal Biopsy - Silver Stain
Glomerular basement membranes (GBM's) and spikes stain black, while immune complex deposits do not stain. Notice that the "spikes" are a part of GBM. The immune complexes are situated in-between the spikes. Is there any inflammation seen? Answer
What would the IF pattern look like? Answer
What is the clinical syndrome that this patient presented with? Answer

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