What Is Goodpasture Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Goodpasture Syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome is, thankfully, a very rare condition. Collagen is a type of protein that is present in everybody’s body. It is a very important substance because it helps to form connective tissues. It is found throughout the body, including in the kidneys and lungs.
In cases of Goodpasture syndrome, the patient’s immune system recognizes the collagen as something that should not be there. This causes it to attack the collagen, and this can be very problematic. The condition will often result in some very unpleasant symptoms, and it can be fatal in some cases so it should be treated as soon as it is discovered.
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