All are features of RPGN except
Answer is A (Rapid recovery) : RPGN is characterised by rapidly progressive renal disease which culminates in End stage renal disease (ESRF) within months after onset. Recovery is rare. RPGN is characterized by a Subacute glomerular inflammation with : Nephritic urinary sediment, i.e. RBC casts, WBC casts Sub-nephrotic non-selective proteinuria (proteinuria < 3.5 g/24 hr) (selective proteinuria is a feature of minimal change disease) Oliguria and Edema Hypeension Presence of crescents pathologically
Rapid recovery
Crescent formation
Hypeension
Non-selective proteinuria