Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A renal disorder characterized by sclerotic lesions in the glomeruli. Causes include drugs, viruses, and malignancies (lymphomas), or it may be idiopathic. It presents with asymptomatic proteinuria or nephritic syndrome and it may lead to renal failure.

**Synonyms:** - FSGS - FSGS - FSGS - Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis