Goodpasture syndrome
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Rare autoimmune disease
Goodpasture syndrome (GPS), also known as anti-glomerular basement membrane disease, is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of antibodies that target the basement membrane in the lungs and kidneys. This immune attack leads to serious complications including pulmonary hemorrhage and rapidly progressive kidney failure.
Signs and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Typical clinical features include:
- Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Pallor
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Edema due to renal impairment
Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]
Goodpasture syndrome occurs when the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies directed against collagen type IV, a key structural component of the basement membranes in pulmonary alveoli and renal glomeruli. This antibody attack results in inflammation and damage, leading to bleeding within the lungs and impaired kidney function.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis typically involves:
- Detection of anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibodies in blood tests
- Kidney biopsy showing crescentic glomerulonephritis
- Chest imaging (X-ray or CT scan) showing signs of pulmonary hemorrhage
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment strategies include:
- Plasmapheresis to remove circulating anti-GBM antibodies
- Immunosuppressive medications, including corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide, to reduce antibody production and inflammation
- Supportive therapy for kidney and lung function
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis varies widely depending on how quickly the diagnosis is made and treatment initiated. Early intervention can lead to good outcomes, whereas delayed diagnosis or severe presentation increases the risk of irreversible kidney damage or respiratory failure.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Primary preventive measures include reducing exposure to known risk factors, notably smoking and occupational exposure to hydrocarbons or solvents.
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Goodpasture syndrome is rare, with an estimated incidence of approximately 1 case per million individuals annually. It predominantly affects young adults and older individuals.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Autoimmune disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Kidney failure
- Plasmapheresis
- HLA-DR § DR2
- Pulmonary-renal syndrome
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