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Uric acid crystals/microtophi: - associated with gout - occur in deep medulla - collecting ducts - can migrate from tubular lumens to interstitium - can have a granulomatous reaction - basophilic and polarizing when examining frozen sections From Dr. Biederman @renalpathsoc

Improving frozen section evaluation of procurement donor #kidneybiopsies and reducing the discard rate: a promising role for artificial intelligence doi.org/10.1016/j.kint… Original article: doi.org/10.1016/j.kint… @CedarsSinaiMed #KICommentary #renalpath #transplantation

🧬 New publication! "Utility of Genetic Information for Management in Kidney Transplantation and Living Donation" We discuss how genetic testing informs kidney transplantation, precision care and donor selection. 📄 Read here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lRzTzcYo6Ci8 #Genetics #KidneyTransplant

Proud to see latest work on ANCA-associated vasculitis led by Professor David Jayne (#CITIID & @CUH_NHS) published in @KIReports. Read more⏬

The arsenal just keeps looking to expand for IgA Nephropathy!

Anti-CD38 Daratumumab Treatment of Chronic Active Antibody-mediated Kidney Allograft Rejection @KIReports #openaccess buff.ly/57VFpIm

Exome sequencing in Saudi Arabian pediatric kidney disease single-center cohort @KIReports #openaccess buff.ly/dx2RSDm

🌡️ As climate change accelerates, extreme heat is no longer a seasonal nuisance; it’s a silent health crisis. One of its most devastating and overlooked consequences? Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). A new study from Odisha, India, published in @KIReports,…

Fibrosis in IgG4-related disease due to the overexpression of early growth response-1 (EGR-1) by Epithelial cells that facilitates tissue fibrosis buff.ly/fnQ14E7 buff.ly/94QmII9

📢 Our new paper is out in Autoimmunity Reviews! We review how social determinants of health #SDH shape outcomes in #lupus — across the full patient journey — and explore solutions. Huge thank you to Zoe & Lena from @LupusEurope and @Lupusreference ! 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.autr…

#RenalPath: The collapsing pattern in collapsing glomerulopathy is evident here, with accentuation of each lobule due to the collapse of the tuft. There is also overlying glomerular visceral epithelial cell hyperplasia with protein droplets. bit.ly/2LapiYx (Free)

Patient with multiorgan failure. Diagnosis & treatment?🦉

🔬📷 Uromodulin Cast ~ Pale and irregularly shaped cast material with "frothy" appearance, and surrounded by inflammation (due to extravasation) ~ #RenalPath #Pathology #Kidney

I am excited to share our latest paper on the potential association between monoclonal gammopathy and ANCA negative vasculitis. Monoclonal testing should be considered in ANCA negative patients. @mvargas07 @fervenzafernan1 journals.lww.com/kidney360/abst…

NEW on the #AJKDBlog: @Maximal_Change interviews @NephRodby and @TWhittier_RUSH about a recent AJKD Review focusing on measurements of proteinuria. bit.ly/4oax9Zh (FREE)

🩸 LE Cell: A Historic & Scientific Icon in Lupus 📜 History 1948 — Dr. Hargraves at Mayo Clinic identifies a peculiar cell: a neutrophil engulfing nuclear material → LE Cell This marked the first lab-based test for SLE. 🧬 Mechanism 1️⃣ Cell damage → nuclear debris 2️⃣ ANA…

A Clinico-Pathologic Approach to Glomerular Diseases: schematic by @LauraMarianiMD @ASNKidney @GlomCon #BRCU2025 nephsim.com/image-gallery/… #Nephrology #FOAMed

Prospective Pilot Study of Plasma Cell–Targeted Therapy With #Bortezomib in Refractory IgA Nephropathy #IgAN #VisualAbstract by @krishnadoctor1 kireports.org/article/S2468-…

Nice example of striped fibrosis which is often attributed to chronic CNI toxicity in kidney transplant biopsies. #renalpath #pathtwitter

Isometric vacuolization of tubular epithelial cells (foamy tubular cells) in a case of Acute CNI toxicity #renalpathology #CNItoxicity #isometricvacuolization @draalok @RitambhraN @vinaypush @JZRenalPath @Renalpathsoc