Glomerulosclerosis: Scarring of the glomeruli . It may result from diabetes mellitus (diabetic glomerulosclerosis) or from deposits ... more about Glomerulosclerosis.
Glomerulosclerosis: A condition which results in the fibrosis and scarring of the renal glomeruli. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Glomerulosclerosis is available below.
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Scarring of the glomeruli . It may result from diabetes mellitus (diabetic glomerulosclerosis) or from deposits in parts of the glomeruli (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis). The most common signs of glomerulosclerosis are proteinuria and kidney failure . (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)
Fibrosis and scarring of the renal glomeruli involving a part of or the entire glomerulus; can be limited to a small area or can be diffused throughout the entire kidney; caused by diabetic nephropathy, chronic glomerular nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, or renal hypertension. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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