Alexander J. Howie

Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This updated new edition provides a concise and practical guide to the interpretation of renal biopsy specimens. Each chapter has been updated to cover recent advances, with current terminology and information about newly recognized conditions. The latest classification systems and their practical application are included.

Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology, Third Edition shows readers how the diagnosis can be made from the clinical indication for the biopsy, and interpretation of changes in the specimen. The book is relevant to trainee and practicing pathologists and nephrologists, and to others with contact with people with renal disorders, such as transplant surgeons, dialysis and transplant nurses, pharmacists, and medical students.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-40941-8
• 3. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 541g
• ISBN-13: 9783030409418
• ISBN-10: 3030409414
• Artikelnr.: 61431114

Autorenporträt

Alexander J. Howie, M.D., is Emeritus Professor of Renal Pathology, University College London, London, United Kingdom. He is also part of the Department of Cellular Pathology at the Royal Free Hospital, London. His research interests include renal biopsy pathology, diseases of the kidney, kidney failure, and chronic kidney disease.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction.- 2. General points about renal biopsy specimens.- 3. Technical handling of renal biopsy specimens.- 4.How to look at biopsy specimen: preliminary study.- 5. How to look at a renal biopsy specimen: initial study of the kidney.- 6. Indication for biopsy: nephrotic syndrome.- 7. Indications for biopsy: acute kidney injury.- 8. Indication for biopsy: chronic renal failure.- 9. Indication for biopsy: hematuria.- 10. Indication for biopsy: proteinuria.- 11. Indication for biopsy: renal allograft.- 12. Other indications for biopsy of kidneys.

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General Points About Renal Biopsy Specimens.- Technical Handling of Renal Biopsy Specimens.- How to Look at a Renal Biopsy Specimen: Preliminary Study.- How to Look at a Renal Biopsy Specimen: Initial Study of the Kidney.- Indication for Biopsy: Nephrotic Syndrome.- Indication for Biopsy: Acute Renal Failure.- Indication for Biopsy: Chronic Renal Failure.- Indication for Biopsy: Hematuria.- Indication for Biopsy: Proteinuria.- Indication for Biopsy: Renal Allograft.- Other Indications for Biopsy of Kidneys.