Proteinuria Variability and IgAN Diagnosis
Panelists discuss how clinicians determine the significance of proteinuria in assessing patients for potential IgA nephropathy (IgAN), including the levels and patterns that prompt further investigation and the specific diagnostic red flags that may suggest IgAN over other kidney disorders.
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Significance of Proteinuria for Potential IgAN
Panelists discuss how clinicians determine the significance of proteinuria in assessing patients for potential IgA nephropathy (IgAN), including the levels and patterns that prompt further investigation and the specific diagnostic red flags that may suggest IgAN over other kidney disorders.
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Differential Diagnoses of IgAN
Panelists discuss how clinicians can differentiate IgA nephropathy from other glomerular diseases, such as lupus nephritis and membranous nephropathy, that may present with similar clinical features.
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Misdiagnosis and Barriers to Early Detection of IgAN
Panelists discuss how misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of IgA nephropathy occur, highlighting the primary barriers to timely detection and strategies to overcome these challenges.
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Impact of IgAN on Quality of Life
Panelists discuss how IgA nephropathy affects patients’ quality of life, addressing both the physical symptoms and the emotional challenges associated with the condition.
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Panelists discuss the importance of screening and monitoring family members of individuals with IgA nephropathy, noting that up to 15% of cases are familial and outlining recommendations for the frequency of such assessments.
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IgAN vs Other Glomerular Diseases
Panelists discuss the immune system dysregulation underlying IgA nephropathy and highlight how this mechanism differs from those seen in other glomerular diseases.
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Panelists discuss the progressive nature of immunoglobulin AIgA nephropathy (IgAN) and identify key factors that may accelerate its progression toward end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Overview of IgAN and Its Common Symptoms
Panelists discuss how IgA nephropathy presents in patients, often remaining asymptomatic until significant progression occurs, and explore the various subtypes that exhibit distinct clinical features.
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