Cholesterol crystals tubulointerstitial injury during nephrotic syndrome; can be classified as tubular crystallopathy?

Introduction: Cholesterol crystals and granulomas in tubular lumen and interstitium of the kidney are infrequent findings during nephrotic syndrome (NS) and are poorly described. We attempt to discuss cholesterol crystals in NS as a form of crystallopathy. Case Presentation: Three cases of 207 (1.5%...

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Main Authors: Rachele Del Sordo, Carla Covarelli, Rachele Brugnano, Raffaela Sciri, Guido Bellezza, Martina Mandarano, Angelo Sidoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Nephropathology
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Online Access:https://nephropathol.com/PDF/jnp-10-e20.pdf