Glomerular subendothelial electron-dense deposits

What it means

Electron dense deposits at the glomerular basement membrane,

Subendothelial electron-dense deposits are a characteristic feature of dense-deposit disease.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Dense deposit disease · Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II