Focal and segmental glomerular sclerosis
Focal and Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis I. What every physician needs to know. Focal and segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS) or focal glomerulosclerosis (FGS) is the leading cause of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in African Americans and the most common glomerular disease causing end stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients commonly present with features of the nephrotic syndrome which…