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s1 April 1963The Contributions of Electronmicroscopy to the Understanding of Renal Diseases.C. L. Pirani, M.D.C. L. Pirani, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-58-4-742_3 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe introduction of percutaneous needle biopsy has opened a new era in the study of kidney diseases. The value of this method in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis is well established. This technique has also permitted, for the first time in man, the widespread application of electronmicroscopy to the study of the abnormal kidney.Through electronmicroscopy, the fine structure of the nephron has been elucidated in all its complexity, providing a sounder morphologic basis for the understanding of renal function. Electronmicroscopic studies have clarified to a considerable extent the glomerular changes occurring in a variety of renal diseases. The various types... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Chicago, Ill. (BS) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 April 1963Volume 58, Issue 4Page: 742-742KeywordsBiopsyKidneysNephronsRenal diseases Issue Published: 1 April 1963 PDF DownloadLoading ...
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