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1. Anti-GBM antibody disease presents with nephritic syndrome and can rapidly cause kidney failure over days to weeks. It is caused by antibodies against type IV collagen and confirmed on biopsy by linear IgG deposition along the glomerular basement membrane. Treatment involves plasmapheresis, steroids, and cytotoxic drugs. 2. Pauci-immune GN commonly causes RPGN and is associated with ANCA vasculitis. It is caused by small vessel vasculitis without immune deposits. Biopsy shows necrotizing glomerulonephri

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Nicole Juliette CC

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