Textbook of Renal DiseaseJudith A. Whitworth, James R. Lawrence Giving up-to-date information, this book should be useful to all who treat patients with renal disease. Selection of topics and data is discriminating and there is emphasis on appropriate choice of investigative and therapeutic approaches. |
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Contents | 92 |
8 Pathogenesis of glomerulonephritis | 119 |
9 Classification pathology and clinical features | 129 |
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