Dowsett, Thomas and Oni, Louise 
ORCID: 0000-0002-1532-2390
(2021)
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease in children: a brief overview.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, 37 (8).
pp. 1713-1719.
Abstract
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease (Anti-GBM), previously known as Goodpasture syndrome, is an extremely rare cause of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and chronic kidney disease stage 5 (CKD5) in children. It is associated with acute pulmonary haemorrhage and it has a poor prognosis. It is classified as an autoimmune, small-vessel vasculitis caused by autoantibody formation against the alpha-3 chain in type IV collagen found in the glomerular basement membrane. Evidence of anti-GBM antibodies in serum or histologically are required for diagnosis. Treatment in children is based on very limited adult data and often involves the use of acute apheresis to rapidly remove circulating factors coupled with intensive immunosuppression such as cyclophosphamide and intravenous corticosteroids. There is also an emerging role for the use of biologic agents such as B cell depletion. The evidence base in children with anti-GBM disease is extremely limited. Multi-centre international collaboration is required to provide insight into this disease, better describe its prognosis and work towards improving outcomes. This review article summarises the key features of this disease in children, highlights treatment options and considers areas of unmet need.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Anti-GBM, Glomerulonephritis, Children |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2021 10:24 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2023 21:23 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00467-021-05333-z |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-021-05333-z |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3144845 |
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