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Congo red-negative amyloidosis-like glomerulopathy: report of a case

S A Sadjadi, H J Sobel

    American Journal of Kidney Diseases : the Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed

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    A rare kidney disease, congo red-negative amyloidosis-like glomerulopathy, was identified in an elderly patient with long-standing nephrotic syndrome. Electron microscopy revealed unique tubular structures, distinguishing it from typical amyloidosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Pathology
    • Electron Microscopy

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    • Nephrotic syndrome is a complex kidney disorder characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hyperlipidemia.
    • Glomerulopathy encompasses a range of kidney diseases affecting the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys.
    • Amyloidosis is a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs, potentially affecting kidney function.

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