Heroin Associated Nephropathy

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Know the pathology of Heroin Associated Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • FSG
  • HTN
  • Rapidly progressive renal disease

Why has FSG incidence decreased in recent years?

  • Increases in purity of ‘street’ heroin

Know the kidney diseases that can be associated with drug addiction

    • 25% of FGS

    • 10% of end-stage renal disease

    • also GN secondary to bacterial endocarditis, hepatitis B, etc.

Category: Pathology Notes

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