Idiopathic membranous nephropathy: Definition and relevance of a partial remission

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Idiopathic membranous nephropathy: Definition and relevance of a partial remission.BackgroundMembranous nephropathy (MGN) remains the most common cause of adult onset nephrotic syndrome, and within the primary glomerulonephritis group is a leading cause of renal failure. A complete remission (CR) confers an excellent long-term prognosis, but the quantitative benefits of partial remissions (PR) have not been defined.