A Study of Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis according to the Columbia Classification and Its Correlation with the Clinical Outcome

Abstract

Introduction Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in both adults and children. The “Columbia classification of FSGS” includes five variants; not otherwise specified (NOS), tip, perihilar, cellular, and collapsing variants that may have different prognostic and therapeutic implications.

Keywords

• FSGS
• Columbia classification
• focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis