What Are Some Common Pathologies Affecting Kidney Cells?
Histological examination can reveal various kidney pathologies:
- Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the glomeruli, often seen as increased cellularity and thickening of the basement membrane. - Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN): Damage to proximal tubule cells, often due to ischemia or toxins, leading to cell detachment and necrosis. - Diabetic Nephropathy: Characterized by thickened glomerular basement membrane and mesangial expansion. - Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Formation of multiple cysts within the kidney, disrupting normal architecture.
