idiopathic cases (the vast majority) typically affect adults between 30 and 50 years old (males more than females)
presentation:
proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome (80%)
hypertension (10-50%) seems to depend on the amount of renal damage
haematuria is rare
features of underlying cause e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, hepatitis B infection, drug history (e.g. penicillamine, gold)
70% of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy have a complete or partial spontaneous remission of nephrotic syndrome with stabilisation of renal function
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