was cytoplasmic vacuolization of the podocytes. The tubules show injury. There was a segmental podocyte foot process effacement (30 – 40%). Endothelial cells showed normal fenestrations. There were no subendothelial… Click to show full abstract
was cytoplasmic vacuolization of the podocytes. The tubules show injury. There was a segmental podocyte foot process effacement (30 – 40%). Endothelial cells showed normal fenestrations. There were no subendothelial deposits. He was diagnosed with severe granulomatous interstitial nephritis with calcium phosphate deposition and severe interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy. The tissue was tested for tuberculosis (acid-fast bacilli) and was negative.
               
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