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Goodpasture syndrome

Alternative Names

Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease; Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with pulmonary hemorrhage; Pulmonary renal syndrome; Glomerulonephritis - pulmonary hemorrhage

Prevention

Never sniff glue or siphon gasoline, which expose the lungs to hydrocarbon solvents and can cause the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment may slow the progression of the disorder.

Review Date: 11/16/2006
Reviewed By: David M. Charytan, MD,Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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