Fundus changes in mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type II: clinical and fluorescein angiographic findings

Br J Ophthalmol. 1989 Nov;73(11):900-6. doi: 10.1136/bjo.73.11.900.

Abstract

Previously we have demonstrated a deposit in Bruch's membrane in a single case of mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type II. We studied a group of patients with this disease and described extensive clinical and fluorescein angiographic abnormalities, which were in marked contrast to the findings in a group of patients with other forms of glomerulonephritis. This finding contributes to our understanding of the pathophysiology of the complex of the retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch's membrane, and choriocapillaris.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basement Membrane / pathology
  • Choroid / pathology*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative / pathology*
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Lipodystrophy / pathology
  • Lipodystrophy / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / pathology
  • Visual Acuity