Excellent work, your patient tolerated the kidney biopsy well. It’s the day afterwards and your pathologist shows you the H&E stain Click here if you want some quick pathology tips.
Which of the following do you see above? (More than 1 answer choice may be correct)
Cellular crescents
Yes! There are several glomeruli with crescents, and the second image is a close-up view of one glomerulus in the sample with crescents (Labeled “C”)
Yes! There are several glomeruli with crescents, and the second image is a close-up view of one glomerulus in the sample with crescents (Labeled “C”)
Red blood cell casts
Excellent choice, several tubules have red blood cell casts within them
Podocyte effacement
Podocyte structure is best visualized under electron microscopy, not light microscopy
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Case 56 Index
Case 56 Introduction
Case 56 Physical Exam
Case 56 Diagnostic Testing
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