HISTOPATHOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO NEPHROTIC SYNDROME: A STUDY OF RENAL BIOPSY SPECIMENS
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Nephrotic Syndrome, Renal Histopathology, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Membranous Nephropathy, IgA Nephropathy, Nephrology, Certainly, here's an introduction with 10 references, each numbered and corresponding to an aspect mentioned in the paragraph
Abstract
Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a significant clinical condition characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema. The renal histopathological examination plays a crucial role in understanding the underlying causes and guiding treatment strategies for NS.
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the renal histopathological spectrum of patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome presenting to the Nephrology unit of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from 1st Jan 2024 to 31st May 2024.
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted involving 100 patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Renal biopsy samples were examined histopathologically to identify the underlying renal pathology. Inclusion criteria included patients with complete clinical and biopsy records.
Results: The study identified a diverse range of histopathological findings in patients with nephrotic syndrome. The most common histopathological diagnosis was Minimal Change Disease (MCD), observed in 35% of the cases, followed by Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in 25%, Membranous Nephropathy (MN) in 20%, and IgA Nephropathy in 10%. Other less common diagnoses included Lupus Nephritis and Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN), each comprising 5% of the cases.
Conclusion: The diverse histopathological spectrum of nephrotic syndrome underscores the importance of renal biopsy in its diagnosis and management. Understanding the distribution of these histopathological entities can aid in developing targeted treatment protocols, and improving patient outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term outcomes associated with these histopathological diagnoses in nephrotic syndrome patients.
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Dr. Hayatullah
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Maryam Feroze
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Ayesha Rehman
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Muhammad Zoaib Khan
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Muhammad Faizan
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Institute of Kidney Disease Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Amanullah
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.
Dr. Faizan Banaras
Postgraduate Resident Nephrology Division Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan.