Comprehensive and up to date, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Kidney Diseases, written by Robert B. Colvin, MD and Anthony Chang, MD, expertly covers all aspects of common and rare renal diseases and their variants. This easy-to-use, point-of-care reference offers a state-of-the-art, concise presentation of major pathological, clinical, pathophysiological, and genetic information for more than 240 diagnoses, making it an ideal resource for pathologists and nephrologists to improve knowledge and skills. Significantly revised information throughout ensures that you remain current with everything new regarding the pathology and pathogenesis of nonneoplastic kidney diseases.
New content with over 20 new chapters covering idiopathic non-lupus full-house nephropathy, hemophagocytic glomerulonephritis, cryofibrinogenemic glomerulopathy, metabolic syndrome and obesity-related glomerular disease, Whipple disease, systemic Castleman disease, nephropathies due to direct acting antivirals for HCV, checkpoint inhibitors, EGFR antagonists, illicit drugs and opioids, Tums glomerulopathy, vancomycin-induced cast nephropathy, transcript analysis of renal biopsies, new forms of amyloidosis, and mass spectroscopyUpdated and validated pathologic classifications systems reflect details on new genetic, therapeutic, and pathologic information, including IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, vasculitis, and transplant pathologyMore than 3,300 outstanding, annotated 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, nephrologist, resident, or fellowTime-saving reference features include consistently templated chapters, bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive indexInternationally recognized authors, many new to this edition, provide fresh perspectives on multiple topics, with a particular emphasis on practical information that directly assists in making and supporting a diagnosisEnhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Introduction
Introduction and Overview
Introduction to Renal Pathology
Normal Kidney Structure
Normal Kidney Development
Glomerular Diseases
Podocytopathies
Minimal Change Disease
Classification of FSGS
Etiologic Classification of FSGS
FSGS, Primary
FSGS, Adaptive (Secondary)
Collapsing Glomerulopathy
Membranous Glomerulonephritis
Etiologic Classification of Membranous Glomerulonephritis
Membranous Glomerulonephritis, Primary
Membranous Glomerulonephritis, Secondary
Membranous Glomerulonephritis With Anti-TBM Antibodies
C3-Related Glomerulonephritis and Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
Classification of MPGN and Complement-Related Diseases
Dense Deposit Disease
C3 Glomerulonephritis
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis With Immune Complexes
IgA-Related Glomerulonephritis
Overview of IgA-Related Glomerulopathies
IgA Nephropathy
IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura)
SLE and Related Autoantibody-Mediated GN
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mixed Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis
Idiopathic Nonlupus Full-House Nephropathy
Anti-GBM Nephritis
Anti-GBM Glomerulonephritis
Atypical Anti-GBM Nephritis
Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Diseases
Introduction to Diseases With Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposits
Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposition Disease
Proliferative Glomerulonephritis With Monoclonal IgG Deposits
Membranous Glomerulonephritis With Masked IgG ¥ê Deposits