Kidney Biopsy in Tamil Nadu
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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Signs You May Need Kidney Biopsy
Patients are typically referred for a biopsy when they have unexplained swelling in the legs or around the eyes, foamy or bloody urine, rapidly worsening kidney function on blood tests, or high blood pressure linked to kidney disease. A sudden, unexplained decline in kidney function (acute kidney injury) without an obvious cause is another key indication.