Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology, 4e (Dec 14, 2024)_(3031679466)_(Springer).pdf

This updated new edition provides a short, clear, and useful guide to the findings in renal biopsy specimens. The book shows how a diagnosis can be reached, and what clinically significant and helpful information should be reported on a specimen. Each chapter has been updated to incorporate recent advances, with current terminology and information about newly recognized conditions. The latest classification systems and their practical application are also included. Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology 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 a guide to the differentiation between possible diagnoses, and includes information about eponyms and the origins of words, the pronunciation of names, and a mention of famous people who have had renal disorders. The book is a useful resource for trainee and practicing pathologists and nephrologists, as well as other healthcare professionals specialising in renal disorders, such as transplant surgeons, dialysis and transplant nurses, pharmacists, and medical students. Aim and Acknowledgements Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Aim of the Book 1.2 Introduction to Renal Disease from a Pathologist’s Point of View 1.3 The Value of a Renal Biopsy Further Reading 2 General Points About Renal Biopsy Specimens 2.1 Introduction to General Points 2.2 Common Things Are Common and Diseases Present in Characteristic Ways 2.3 Things to Remember About the General Rules 2.4 Importance of the Request Form to the Pathologist 2.5 Indications for Renal Biopsy 2.6 Complications of a Renal Biopsy 3 Technical Handling of Renal Biopsy Specimens 3.1 Types of Renal Biopsy Specimen 3.2 Fixation and Processing of Specimens 3.3 Arrangements for Electron Microscopy of Specimens 3.4 Sectioning of Specimens 3.5 Staining of Specimens 3.6 Immunohistologic Study of Specimens 3.7 Other Investigations Further Reading 4 How to Look at a Renal Biopsy Specimen: Preliminary Study 4.1 Immediate Study of Initial Sections 4.2 Actions After Immediate Study of Initial Sections 5 How to Look at a Renal Bio