Recurrent membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis after kidney transplantation
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis recurrence after kidney transplantation: using the new classification.
BACKGROUND Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is an uncommon glomerular disorder that may lead to end stage renal disease (ESRD). With new understanding of the disease pathogenesis, the classical classification as MPGN types I, II, III has changed. Data on post-transplant MPGN, in particular with the newly refined classification, is limited. We present our center's experience of MP...
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عنوان ژورنال: Kidney International
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0085-2538
DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.1