Indications for renal biopsy in chronic kidney disease

Indications for renal biopsy in chronic kidney disease.

There are many clinical situations in which physicians may be uncertain whether to refer a patient to a nephrologist for renal biopsy. Biopsy is often necessary in unexplained acute renal failure (ARF) and in nephrotic syndrome (Table 1). This article addresses the more difficult question of when renal biopsy may be indicated in suspected chronic renal disease. Renal biopsy should be performed ...

Renal biopsy for medical renal disease: indications and contraindications.

INTRODUCTION Percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) is a safe and effective modality for sampling kidney tissue. In limited circumstances, alternative methods for kidney biopsy may be indicated. Historical contraindications for PRB such as bleeding diathesis, morbid obesity and solitary kidney have been called into question in the literature. We present a review of the literature on PRB and the risks ...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Isolated hematuria in children: indications for a renal biopsy.

Previous reviews of hematuria in children and adolescents have included patients with proteinuria and other renal functional abnormalities such as hypertension and reduced GFR. We report the clinico-pathological correlations in 76 pediatric patients, aged 3 to 19 years, who underwent a renal biopsy because of isolated hematuria during the 10-year period, 1972 to 1981. All specimens were examine...