Primary membranous glomerulonephritis
Synonyms: Idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis | Primary membranous nephropathy
A rare glomerular disease histologically characterized by thickening of the capillary wall with immune deposits predominantly containing IgG4 and C3 on the sub-epithelial side and typically manifesting with nephrotic syndrome.
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