The following features are true about membranous glomerulopathy except-: (A) Heavy proteinuria, (B) Hyperlipidemia, (C) Early onset of renal failure, (D) Respond to steroids
Answer is C. Membranous Glomerulonephritis - Spontaneous remissions occur in 20-30% of patients and often occur late in the course which make treatment decisions difficult. One third of patients continue to have relapsing nephrotic syndrome but maintain normal renal function . Another one third develop renal failure or die from complications of nephrotic syndrome. Ref:Harrison 20 th edition pg no 2144