Goodpasture Syndrome
| Definition: |
A combination of pulmonary hemorrhage and glomerulonephritis. It is known also as the lung purpura glomerulonephritis complex. It is considered by some to be a form of hypersensitivity reaction. |
| Notes: |
pulm hemorrhage & glomerulonephritis |
Goodpasture Syndrome Definitions and Terms
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