An IV drug abuser develops an aggressive form of nephrotic syndrome that does not respond to steroids. A renal biopsy is performed. Which of the following histological diagnoses will most likely be made from the biopsy tissue?
Correct Answer: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Description: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Associated with IV drug abuse and HIV nephropathy. Aggressive form of nephrotic syndrome Poor prognosis Non responsive to steroid therapy (called as 'collapsing variant').
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