This volume provides a comprehensive state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and
human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal
asphyxia obstructive uropathies nephrotoxic drugs malnutrition underfeeding overfeeding
and provides all possible preventive measures to ensure the well-being of the kidney at birth.
The book also discusses the possible implications between renal development and the insurgence
of kidney disease in adult life and the correlation with renal carcinogenesis. Written by well
recognized experts in their fields Kidney Development in Renal Pathology is a valuable tool
for pathologists neonatologists nephrologists gynecologists and researchers with an interest
in kidney diseases.
