ICD-11 code : MF80;
Preferred Label : Diffuse mesangial sclerosis;
ICD-11 definition : Diffuse mesangial sclerosis is a histological appearance which is characterised by
diffuse thickening of basement membrane and massive enlargement of mesangial areas
leading to contraction and sclerosis of the glomerular capillary tuft. It may be seen
in children with early onset steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome due to a variety
of genetic abnormalities, either as an isolated renal disease or as part of a multi-organ
syndrome.;
Origin ID : 84161233;
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Diffuse mesangial sclerosis is a histological appearance which is characterised by
diffuse thickening of basement membrane and massive enlargement of mesangial areas
leading to contraction and sclerosis of the glomerular capillary tuft. It may be seen
in children with early onset steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome due to a variety
of genetic abnormalities, either as an isolated renal disease or as part of a multi-organ
syndrome.
