Cyclosporin in the therapy of renal disease

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Cyclosporin in the therapy of renal disease

volume editor, A. Tejani

(Contributions to nephrology, v. 114)

Karger, c1995

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This volume brings together information regarding the safety and efficacy of cyclosporin in a wide spectrum of renal disorders. It also enunciates the current concepts of the pathogenesis of proteinuria in renal disease, giving the rationale beind the use of cyclosporin therapy in various disorders. Enhanced by histological pictures, the book describes cyclosporin associated nephrotoxicity and other side effects. The information provided is essential for renal clinicians involved in the care of patients with nephrotic syndrome.

Table of Contents

  • Current concepts of pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome, A. Tejani and E. Ingulli
  • cyclosporin and the glomerular filtration barrier in minimal change disease and membraneous glomerulopathy, R. Zietse et al
  • long-term cyclosporin in steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, N. Yoshikawa et al
  • use of cyclosporin in the treatment of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in adults, A. Meyrier
  • use of cyclosporin in membraneous and mesangioproliferative (IgA) nephropathy, D.C. Cattran
  • use of cyclosporin in lupus nephritis, J. Radhakrishnan et al
  • use of cyclosporin in steroid-resistant idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, A. Tejani and E. Ingulli
  • serial renal biopsies in children with idiopathic nephrosis receiving cyclosporin, P. Niaudet et al
  • morphologic features of cyclosporin nephrotoxicity, V. D'Agati
  • complications of cyclosporin therapy, P.F. Hoyer.

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