Glomerulonephritis Classification

Diagnostic and prognostic classification of inflammatory glomerular diseases.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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What is Glomerulonephritis Classification?

Glomerulonephritis is a heterogeneous group of inflammatory glomerular diseases that may present as nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, asymptomatic urinary findings or rapidly progressive renal failure.

Clinical classification distinguishes acute, rapidly progressive, chronic and recurrent forms; histological classification covers minimal change, focal segmental, membranous, membranoproliferative and crescentic patterns.

Immunopathological classification (immune-complex, pauci-immune, anti-GBM) and aetiology (primary or secondary to lupus, infection, vasculitis) refine treatment choice and prognosis.

Symptoms

Haematuria

Proteinuria

Hypertension

Oedema

Reduced urine output

Foamy urine

Renal dysfunction

Risk Factors

Recent streptococcal infection

Autoimmune disease (lupus, vasculitis)

Hepatitis B or C

HIV

Diabetes mellitus

Family history of kidney disease

Drug exposure

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

Visible blood in urine
New oedema with foamy urine
Persistent hypertension
Sudden decline in urine output
Rising creatinine

Treatment Methods

Treatment of the underlying cause

Blood pressure and proteinuria control with RAAS blockade

Immunosuppression in autoimmune subtypes

Diuretics for fluid overload

Plasmapheresis in anti-GBM and severe ANCA disease

Kidney biopsy guided long-term follow-up

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