Posterior Segment Changes in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis

Optical coherence tomography of fundus findings in type II mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis

“…However, visual loss may occur due to development of central serous chorioretinopathy or a choroidal neovascular membrane in advanced cases. 3,4 Our patient had bilateral whitish yellow drusen like deposits scattered throughout the retina. He complained of diminution of vision in left eye.…”

“…Ocular involvement in type II MCGN has been described in past reports. [1][2][3][4][5] Previous studies suggest that there is great anatomic similarity between the glomerulus and the choriocapillaris; the basement membrane and the Bruch's membrane; the epithelium and the RPE.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] These patients may have a widespread fundus involvement with no ocular symptoms. However, visual loss may occur due to development of central serous chorioretinopathy or a choroidal neovascular membrane in advanced cases.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] It is characterized by the presence of electron dense deposits in the choriocapillaris and the Bruch's membrane.…”

“…However, visual loss may occur infrequently as a result of development of a choroidal neovascular membrane or central serous chorioretinopathy. 3,4 We report optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in a case of type II MCGN who presented with mild visual loss in one eye.…”