Diagnostic Pathology: Kidney Diseases

Part of the highly regarded __Diagnostic Pathology__ series, this updated volume is a **visually stunning, easy-to-use reference** covering all aspects of common and rare renal diseases and their variants. Outstanding images―including gross and microscopic pathology, a wide range of stains, and detailed medical illustrations―make this **an invaluable diagnostic aid** for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. Written by leading pathologists, this second edition presents an **up-to-date**, **concise presentation** of major pathological, clinical, pathophysiological, and genetic information for **over 240 diagnoses**. * **High-quality, carefully annotated images** highlight critical information, including difficult issues of grading and staging and diagnostic dilemmas not covered in depth in other texts * **Time-saving reference features** include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index * **Thoroughly updated content throughout** with a particular emphasis on practical information that directly assists in making and supporting a diagnosis * **Over 25 new chapters** with information on **major advances** in nephropathology/nephrology that have occurred since the first edition, especially in the classification of MPGN/complement-related diseases, lupus nephritis, transplant pathology, and newly recognized immunologic and genetic diseases such as ciliopathies, tubulointerstitial nephritis, and glomerulopathies * **Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase** allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices Welcome To The World Of Renal Pathology! The Team Of Renal Pathologists Who Developed This Book Has Over 250 Years Of Combined Experience In Renal Pathology. We Are Motivated By The Desire To Create A Comprehensive, Succinct, And Diagnostically Useful Resource For Practicing Pathologists, Nephrologists And All Students Of Kidney Diseases. Here You Will Find The Most Complete Survey Available Of Non-neoplastic Diseases Of Native And Transplant Kidneys Amply Illustrated By Over 3500 Pathology Images Of Classic And Variant Features. The Information And Images Are Web-accessible To All Owners Of The Book And To Subscribers Of Expertpath© By Elsevier. Renal Pathologists Typically Consider Pathogenesis And Etiology, In Addition To The Diagnosis. This Approach Requires Knowledge Of The Clinical Presentation, Relevant Laboratory And Molecular Data And Evidence From Mechanistic Research Studies. We Provide All Of These Elements In A Highly Structured Format For Each Disease Entity. The Authors Are Particularly Delighted To Present The Second Edition Of This Text. The Excellent Reception To The First Edition Has Encouraged Us To Update And Expand The Contents. We Have Added 40 Chapters And 5 New Authors, Reorganized Some Of The Sections, Updated And Polished Text In All Of The Chapters And Added Current References And Innumerable New Images. Overall We Are Pleased That The Book Reflects Significant Progress On Our Quest To Provide A Useful, Accurate And Accessible Compendium Of All Non-neoplastic Renal Diseases For Clinicians, Pathologists And Investigators. One May Ask Why So Many Chapters? The Answer Is That Medical Research Has Led To An Increasing Number Of Distinct Diseases, Once Categorized By Clinical And Pathologic Characteristics, And Now Increasingly Further Defined And Separated By Etiologic And Genetic Criteria. The Structured Format Of The Book Is Conducive To Presenting This Expanding List That Will Continue To Grow In The Era Of Personalized Medicine. We Hope This Text Will Help Improve The Diagnosis Of Renal Disease And Stimulate Advances In The Field.--provided By Publisher. Section 1. Introduction -- Section 2. Glomerular Diseases -- Section 3. Vascular Diseases -- Section 4. Tubulointerstitial Diseases -- Section 5. Infections Of The Kidney -- Section 6. Developmental Diseases -- Section 7. Cystic Diseases -- Section 8. Diseases Of The Collecting System -- Section 9. Diseases Of The Renal Allograft -- Section 10. Protocols Robert B. Colvin [and 11 Others]. Preceded By Diagnostic Pathology. Kidney Diseases / [edited By] Robert B. Colvin [and Others]. C2011. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.