Alternative titles and symbols : Glomerulosclerosis, focal segmental, 2;
Description : Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a pathologic entity associated clinically
with proteinuria, the nephrotic syndrome (NPHS), and progressive loss of renal function.
It is a common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (review by Meyrier, 2005).
For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome (NPHS), see FSGS1 (603278).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily C
member 6 gene (TRPC6, 603652.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Proteinuria (greater than 3 by qualitative urinalysis);