CHRONIC GLOMERULONEPHRITIS IN CHILDHOOD - MEMBRANOPROLIFERATIVE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS, HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA NEPHRITIS, AND IGA NEPHROPATHY

The chronic glomerulonephritides that lead to permanent loss of renal function may present with an acute nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndr ome, or asymptomatic hematuria and proteinuria. Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, Henoch-Schbnlein purpura nephritis, and IgA nephro pathy are common childhood glomerulonephritides that may lead to chron ic renal failure. Their clinical manifestations, natural history, and long-term prognosis are distinct. This article reviews various present ations of these common childhood glomerulonephritides and an approach to management and potential therapy.