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Nephrol Dial Transplant (2001) 16: 1945-1946
© 2001 European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Nephroquiz for the Beginner

Light from the renal biopsy

(Section Editor: M.G. Zeier)

Mohammed Javeed Ansari, Ajay Kumar and John Turney

Department of Renal Medicine The General Infirmary at Leeds Leeds, UK

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A previously healthy 66-year-old man complained of progressive lassitude, exertional dyspnoea and swollen ankles over 6 weeks. Physical examination was normal apart from oedema affecting the ankles and a blood pressure of 168/84 mmHg. Dipstick testing showed significant haematoproteinuria and the serum electrolytes were: Na 145 mmol/l, K 4.0 mmol/l, urea 11.7 mmol/l, and creatinine 205 µmol/l. Proteinuria was 5.62 g/day, the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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