Membranous nephropathy
Alternative Names
Membranous glomerulonephritis; Membranous GN; Extramembranous glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - membranousSymptoms
- Edema (swelling) in any area of the body
- Foamy appearance of urine
- Weight gain
- Poor appetite
- Urination, excessive at night
- High blood pressure
Note: Symptoms vary and in many cases there are no symptoms at all.
Exams and Tests
A physical exam may show swelling (edema).
A urinalysis may reveal protein in the urine or blood in the urine. Glomerular filtration rate (the "speed" of blood purification) is usually nearly normal.
Serum albumin may be low. Blood lipid levels may increase.
Kidney biopsy confirms the diagnosis of membranous nephropathy.
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