Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in second trimester pregnancy presenting as rapidly progressive renal failure: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges: a case report

Abstract Background Proteinuria in pregnancy is often attributed to preeclampsia, but primary glomerular diseases such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis can also present during pregnancy, complicating diagnosis and management. Case presentation A 29-year-old gravida 2, para 1 African woman prese...

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Main Authors: Adane Petros, Addisu Melkie, Yidnekachew Asrat, Fitsum A. Gemechu, Yewondwossen Tadesse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05408-7
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