Patient's question:
My daughter is now three years old. Recently, when she goes to kindergarten, her favorite teacher hasn't been picking her up. I asked and found out that she has a disease called IgA nephropathy. I want to know what IgA nephropathy means?Doctor's answer:
Hello, IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is a special type of glomerulonephritis that primarily affects children and young adults. It is often preceded by an upper respiratory infection. The characteristic feature of the disease is mesangial proliferation, and immunofluorescence examination can reveal IgA deposition in the mesangial area. I hope my answer is helpful to you.