Publisher's Synopsis
The latest edition of this monograph discusses the role of biopsies in the diagnosis and management of kidney disease. Correlates histologic and non-histologic findings with clinical database information on disease course and prognosis, and describes in detail the techniques used to obtain and process a biopsy. This 3rd edition features a completely revised chapter on renal transplantation by a new contributor; emphasis on new biopsy techniques, including changes resulting from advances in molecular biology; increased assessment of therapy, genetic diseases, and the emergence of new diseases; and improved legends accompanying all illustrations.
