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. 1976 Aug 21;2(6033):459–461. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.6033.459

Value of renal biopsy in acute intrinsic renal failure.

D M Wilson, D R Turner, J S Cameron, C S Ogg, C B Brown, C Chantler
PMCID: PMC1687565  PMID: 953608

Abstract

Eighty-four patients presented with acute renal failure and features suggesting a diagnosis of intrinsic renal disease other than "acute reversible renal failure." Renal biopsy proved valuable in establishing the diagnosis, in indicating the reversibility of the lesion, and in helping to decide on treatment.

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