8. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Early Lesion
-Trichrome Stain
FSGS is one of the common causes of nephrotic syndrome. Notice the
collapse of capillary loops in a portion of a single glomerulus
(segmental capillary collapse), accompanied by intracapillary foam
cells and extracapillary epithelial cell proliferation. In a case of
FSGS, what would the IF show in this segmentally sclerotic focus?
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in a non-sclerotic part?
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Is FSGS the result of immune complex injury?
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