A 8-year-old male had non-blanching rashes over the shin and swelling of the knee joint with haematuria +++ and protein +. Microscopic analysis of his renal biopsy specimen is most likely to show

A 8-year-old male had non-blanching rashes over the shin and swelling of the knee joint with haematuria +++ and protein +. Microscopic analysis of his renal biopsy specimen is most likely to show –

A. Tubular necrosis

B. Visceral podocyte fusion

C. Mesangial deposits of IgA

D. Basement membrane thickening

Correct Answer: Mesangial deposits of IgA

Description: This child has → i) Rash ii) Arthritis (swelling of knee joint) iii) Haematuria All these suggest the diagnosis of Henoch Schonlein purpura HSP is characterized by deposition of IgA in the mesangium.

Category: Pediatrics

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