Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Journal of Preventive Epidemiology 2476-3934 9 1 2024 01 01 Collapsing glomerulopathy; a review on current studies e35228 e35228 10.34172/jpe.2023.35228 EN Azar Baradaran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7058-6367 Padideh Daneii https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4182-4337 Mahshid Imankhan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5798-9137 Mahsa Motieian https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0181-2540 Sina Neshat https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6522-1865 Journal Article 10.34172/jpe.2023.35228 2023 06 29 2023 08 26 Collapsing glomerulopathy is a rare and serious disease that is characterized by a rapid deterioration of kidney function and heavy proteinuria. This disease is a variant of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The disease is more serious than other types of FSGS, with high risks of renal failure and poor prognosis. Collapsing glomerulopathy is often resistant to immunosuppressive therapy and can rapidly result in renal failure, making diagnosing and managing this disease an enormous challenge.