Which of the following is the characteristic histological feature of HIV associated collapsing glomerulopathy?
HIV associated Nephropathy- leads to development of FSGS ( focal segmental glomerulosclerosis ) Most commonly associated with HIV is collapsing glomerulopathy. These patients have rapid kidney deterioration . Histologically, it is associated with hyperophy & proliferation of visceral epithelial cells.
Crescent formation
Mesangial deposition
Subepithelial deposition with endothelial cell proliferation
Hyperophy and proliferation of visceral epithelial cells
Nephrotic Syndrome