Nephrosclerosis is an immunologic disorder in which glomerular permeability increases so larger molecules pass through the membrane into the urine and are then excreted.

Nephrosclerosis is a degenerative disorder resulting from changes in kidney blood vessels, occurring with all types of hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Nephrosclerosis is a bacterial infection that starts in the bladder and moves upward to infect the kidneys.

Nephrosclerosis is a genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts develop in the nephrons, resulting in progressive kidney enlargement.