Importance of renal biopsy in an elderly patient with nephrotic syndrome. Beyond clinical evidence

  • Edwin Castillo Velarde Investigador, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Ricardo Palma (FAMURP), Lima, Perú
  • Luis Pérez Arteaga Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, Lima, Perú
  • Jessica Matheus Sairitupac Servicio de Patología, Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, Lima, Perú
Keywords: renal biopsy, elderly, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis

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Published
2020-12-15
How to Cite
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Castillo Velarde E, Pérez Arteaga L, Matheus Sairitupac J. Importance of renal biopsy in an elderly patient with nephrotic syndrome. Beyond clinical evidence. Rev Nefrol Dial Traspl. [Internet]. 2020Dec.15 [cited 2024Sep.1];40(4):349-51. Available from: http://revistarenal.org.ar/index.php/rndt/article/view/578
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