An IV drug abuser develops an aggressive form of nephrotic syndrome that does not respond to steroids. A renal biopsy is performed. Which of the following histological diagnoses will most likely be made from the biopsy tissue?
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Associated with IV drug abuse and HIV nephropathy. Aggressive form of nephrotic syndrome Poor prognosis Non responsive to steroid therapy (called as 'collapsing variant').
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
IgA nephropathy
Membranous glomerulonephritis
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome