Kidney Biopsy in West Bengal
A needle is guided by ultrasound into the kidney to collect a tiny piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Used to diagnose glomerulonephritis, lupus nephr…
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Why Kidney Biopsy Is Needed
A kidney biopsy is performed when blood or urine tests reveal unexplained kidney dysfunction, protein or blood in the urine of unclear cause, or suspected autoimmune conditions like lupus nephritis affecting the kidneys. It is also used to diagnose the specific type of glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome so that treatment can be precisely targeted.