Loss of foot processes seen on electron microscopy of renal biopsy is a classical feature in which of the following?
IgA nephropathy - Mesangial IgA deposits RPGN - Findings depend on the type of RPGN and cause. Membranous nephropathy - Subepithelial deposits (Spike and dome appearance) Minimal change disease (MCD): Effacement of foot processes of podocytes and damage to podocytes seen on electron microscopy Most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children is MCD and in adults, it is FSGS.
Membranous nephropathy
Minimal change disease
lgA nephropathy
Rapidly progressive gloerulonephritis
NEET Jan 2020