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Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology

  • Highly illustrated with images that are relevant to diagnosis and treatment
  • Structured in line with clinical practice working methods rather than through a disease or subject based approach
  • Written from a global perspective by an expert in the field

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 1-3
  3. General Points About Renal Biopsy Specimens

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 5-9
  4. Technical Handling of Renal Biopsy Specimens

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 11-18
  5. Indication for Biopsy: Nephrotic Syndrome

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 43-118
  6. Indication for Biopsy: Acute Kidney Injury

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 119-174
  7. Indication for Biopsy: Chronic Renal Failure

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 175-202
  8. Indication for Biopsy: Hematuria

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 203-220
  9. Indication for Biopsy: Proteinuria

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 221-229
  10. Indication for Biopsy: Renal Allograft

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 231-266
  11. Other Indications for Biopsy of Kidneys

    • Alexander J. Howie
    Pages 267-274
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 275-297

About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pathology, University College London, London, UK

    Alexander J. Howie

About the author

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.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Handbook of Renal Biopsy Pathology

  • Authors: Alexander J. Howie

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40939-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-40938-8Published: 07 May 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-40941-8Published: 07 May 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-40939-5Published: 06 May 2020

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XII, 297

  • Number of Illustrations: 18 b/w illustrations, 237 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pathology, Nephrology

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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