Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020
A 38-year-old man, who has been suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus for 3 years, developed diffuse renal lesions accompanied by massive edemas, marked proteinuria, hyperlipidemia and dysproteinemia. What is the most likely mechanism of proteinuria development in this case?
Answer options
- Autoimmune damage to the nephrons
- Increased blood proteins
- Inflammatory damage to the nephrons
- lschemic damage to the tubules
- Morbid affection of the urinary tracts
Correct answer
Autoimmune damage to the nephrons
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