
Histologic Criteria of Howie et al for Extent of Chronic Renal Damage in a Renal Biopsy Specimen
Specialty: | Nephrology Clinical Laboratory |
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Description: | Howie et al quantitated histologic changes of chronic damage in a renal biopsy as a simple index. This index correlates with shortened renal survival and need for dialysis. The authors are from the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England. |
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