Transjugular renal biopsy in a case of nephrotic syndrome with extrahepatic portal venous obstruction

Renal biopsy in patients with nephrotic syndrome helps to establish the pathological diagnosis and subsequent treatment. In certain circumstances, biopsies are difficult to obtain because of the risk of bleeding. We report a case where renal biopsy was obtained through the transjugular route in a pa...

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Published in:Indian journal of nephrology 2013-03, Vol.23 (2), p.146-148
Main Authors: Siddiqi, N, Someshwar, V, Roy, D, Anandh, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Hepatitis
Kidneys
Liver cirrhosis
Medical treatment
Nephrotic syndrome
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
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Summary:Renal biopsy in patients with nephrotic syndrome helps to establish the pathological diagnosis and subsequent treatment. In certain circumstances, biopsies are difficult to obtain because of the risk of bleeding. We report a case where renal biopsy was obtained through the transjugular route in a patient who had nephrotic syndrome with extrahepatic portal venous obstruction.
ISSN:0971-4065
1998-3662
DOI:10.4103/0971-4065.109445