This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: miscellaneous, Subject name: Pathology
A linear pattern of immunoglobulin deposition along the glomerular basement membrane that can be demonstrated by immunofluorescence is typical of 
Select and explain. 
A. Lupus nephritiS, B. Diabetic glomerulopathy, C. Goodpasture's syndrome, D. Renal vein thrombosis
C: Goodpasture's syndrome
Answer: C: Goodpasture's syndrome 
Explanation: In Goodpasture's syndrome, circulating antibodies reactive with the glomerular basement membrane bind in a linear pattern along the entire length of the glomerular basement membrane, which is their specific antigen. IgG is deposited in the basement membrane, along with complement. There are focal interruptions of the glomerular basement membrane as well, along with deposits of fibrin, as seen with electron microscopy Reference: Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9edition