A biopsy in a patient shows “spike and dome” pattern on silver stain and immunoglobulin deposit along the basement membrane, consistent with a cause of nephrotic syndrome. Which is the likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: Membranous nephropathy
The “spike and dome” pattern describes membranous glomerulopathy, a common adult cause of nephrotic syndrome.
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