Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is considered a very rare disease. With C3G, patients have issues with their immune system that cause kidney damage and symptoms such as swelling and changes in urine ...

There are two types of complement 3 glomerulopathy: dense deposit disease (DDD) and C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN). DDD often begins earlier in life and may progress more quickly. Both are linked to an ...

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disorder—in many cases, the exact cause is unknown. Possible C3G causes include genetic mutations, autoantibodies, and certain autoimmune conditions.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...