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In this study, cases with secondary amyloidosis due to rheumatic diseases were investigated retrospectively. Sixteen female, 14 male (mean age, 34±15 years) total 30 cases were included into the study. The number of cas...

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc dependent proteinases and the main promoters of extracellular matrix degradation. Their role in renal diseases is now being understood better. Several progressive ren...

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze the indications, efficacy, and complications of therapeutic plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) applied for renal diseases in three years retrospectively. Materials and Metho...

Reactive oxygen particles can increase tissue injury in the pathogenesis of human diseases. However, some antioxidants are used for therapeutic approach. In this review, the possible roles of reactive oxygen particles ...

Chronic diseases are currently the major cause of death in all over the world. Among chronic diseases, the prevalence and incidence of chronic kidney disease are progressively increasing and assuming a novel epidemic. It...

OBJECTIVE: Renal biopsy is a well-established method that is used to diagnose renal parenchymal diseases. In this study, we aimed to determine the frequencies of glomerulonephritis diagnosed histopathologically with rena...

End stage kidney disease is an important health issue worldwide. Some risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and the presence of glomerulonephritis can lead to progression towards end stage disease. There a...

OBJECTIVE: The distribution of renal diseases varies from center to center with respect to race, geographical area and biopsy indications. In this retrospective study we examined renal biopsies performed during a 5-yea...

OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular diseases are prevalent in asymptomatic chronic hemodialysis patients. New cardiac biomarkers are required for early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. In our study, we aimed to investigate as...

Primary lymphedema is a rare disease caused by a disorder of lymphatic system. Clinical presentation and age at onset are variable. AA amyloidosis is usually due to chronic inflammatory diseases, malignant tumors or less...

OBJECTIVES: Kidney biopsy is a valuable tool for both diagnosis and to guide treatment of renal diseases. In this report, we aimed both clinical and pathological evaluation of the kidney biopsies in our institution. MA...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease and death. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a serious public health problem because of its associated morbidity, mortality, and health care cos...

Objective: Renal biopsy plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases. The aim of the present study was to review the reasons leading to biopsy and the pathological diagnoses and to investigate th...

The complement system is a mediator and marker of renal damage. There are three pathways of complement activation: classical, alternative and lectin pathway. Lectin pathway is initiated by binding of mannose-binding lect...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the histopathological diagnosis of pediatric renal biopsies performed at the tertiary referral center in the city and to compare the ultrasound (USG) -guided biopsy and percutaneous ...

Kidney diseases, related to high morbidity and mortality, are one of the diseases that should be primarily investigated. Development of acute and chronic kidney diseasesis due to lack of functioning renal repair mechan...