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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Olufunmilola Olubukola M.D.[3]

Overview

IgA nephropathy is characterized by the presence of aberrant IgA1 immunoglobulins deposited on the glomerular mesangium. IgG and IgM may also be present to a much lower extent. On the other hand, serum IgA1 levels are elevated in patients with IgA nephropathy in 30-50% of cases. IgA1 subtypes contain galactose-deficient 3-6 O-glycans that may act as binding sites for anti-N-acetyl-galactosamine antibodies. These antibodies have been shown to be expressed following antigenic exposure to certain infectious agents. Currently, IgA nephropathy is believed to be a 4-hit process that eventually leads to IgA deposition on glomerular mesangium. Although mesangial deposition is most commonly seen in patients with IgA nephropathy, other pathological features might still be present.

Pathophysiology

To understand the pathology behind IgAN, there must be an understanding of the physiology of IgA.

Genetics

Serum IgA1 levels are increased in 30-50% of patients with IgA nephropathy. The elevated serum levels of IgA1 in such patients is currently believed to be genetically determined. Nonetheless, genetic predisposition and aberrant glycosylation do not seem to sufficiently cause IgA nephropathy alone.

Pathogenesis

Four-Hit Hypothesis of IgA Nephropathy
(Adapted from Suzuki H, Kiryluk K, Novak J, et al. The pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011; 22(10):1795-803)

Microscopic Pathology

Light Microscopy Findings

  • Ultimately, IgA nephropathy may have any of the following 6 findings on light microscopy (in increasing order of severity):
    • Normal appearing biopsy
    • Focal mesangial hypercellularity
    • Diffuse mesangial hypercellularity
    • Focal proliferative glomerulonephritis
    • Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis
    • Chronic sclerosing glomerulonephritis

Electron Microscopy Findings

  • On electron microscopy, mesangial deposits are most commonly seen. However, depositions on capillary walls are possible; they herald worse prognosis.
  • The following variations may also be found but they are not specific to IgA nephropathy[12]:
    • Segmental endocapillary proliferation
    • egmental Glomerulosclerosis and adhesions
    • Tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis
    • Glomerular crescent surrounding the glomerular tuft

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References

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