INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN), Dense Deposit Disease (DDD) and C3 Glomerulopathy are similar conditions affecting the kidney.
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is a rare condition that causes inflammation in the kidneys due to an abnormal immune response.
Dense Deposit Disease (DDD) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the kidneys and eyes.
C3 Glomerulopathy is a group of related conditions that cause the kidney to malfunction.
What is MPGN, DDD and C3 Glomerulopathy and how do they affect people?
- For an overview of Dense Deposit Disease and C3 Glomerulopathy, the cause of these diseases, how they affect people and further information about the genetics of these diseases – please click the following link;
More detailed Information for Patients will be available on the ARRK website in the near future.
If you would like to be part of a Disease Specific Research Group (DSRG) for MPGN, DDD and C3 Glomerulopathy, please contact the ARRK registry (arrkregistry1@gmail.com).
The resources on this site should not be used as a replacement for care or advice from your medical doctor. If you have questions about a medical condition or health related issue, please consult your medical doctor or a healthcare professional.
This page was last updated on 15th Oct, 2018.