Fundamentals of Renal Pathology is a compact and up-to-date resource on the basics of renal
pathology that will be of particular value to residents and fellows in training in renal
pathology general pathology and nephrology but will also serve as a handy reference for the
more experienced. This second revised and updated edition of the book offers an integrated
approach based on contributions from established experts in the field. After considering normal
renal anatomy and basic concepts and methods used in the assessment of renal biopsies key
diseases are discussed within the context of clinical presentations. The emphasis is on
clinicopathological correlation and differential diagnosis. Topics discussed include glomerular
diseases with nephrotic or nephritic syndrome presentations systemic and vascular diseases
affecting the kidney including diseases affecting the renal transplant tubulointerstitial
diseases and plasma cell dyscrasias and associated diseases. Well-chosen color illustrations
and electron micrographs enhance and complement the text and tables summarize the most
up-to-date classifications and approaches for the various disease entities.
