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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Hyperplasia
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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Hyperplasia

How do you identify the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)? The arrow in this image points to hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular apparatus…

Podcast

Vancomycin

In this episode of Frontline Research Minute, we will briefly review the results of a recent meta-analysis examining the risk…

Josephine Ambruzs, MD, MPH renal pathologist at arkana laboratories
By Dr. Josephine Ambruzs
Dense deposit disease
Pushing Glass

Pushing Glass (May 16, 2017)

A 15-year-old boy had a kidney biopsy because of the persistent nephrotic syndrome. His medical history is significant for resolved…

By Md Shahrier Amin, MD

Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal IgG Deposits (PGMID)
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Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal IgG Deposits

This 76-year-old white female developed nephrotic syndrome over about 3 months. She has proteinuria, 9 gm/24h and an elevated creatinine…

Patrick D. Walker, MD renal pathologist at arkana laboratories
By Patrick D. Walker, MD
cinco de mayo taco bar, arkana wellness
Arkana Wellness

Cinco de Mayo

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo a week late today with a taco (salad) bar!

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By Chassity Jordan
Podcast

History of Hypertension

Do you recall when hypertension was treated by surgery? Listen to episode 4, as Dr. Silva gives a brief history…

Fred Silva, MD renal pathologist at arkana laboratories
By Dr. Fred Silva

Atheroemboli
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Atheroemboli

A PAS section shows an atheroembolus occluding an artery (arrow) with an adjacent ischemic appearing glomerulus. Atheroemboli appear as slit-like…

Renal Cell Carcinoma
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Renal Cell Carcinoma and Adjacent Kidney

A patient with nephrotic-range proteinuria and declining renal function underwent total nephrectomy for a conventional clear cell renal cell carcinoma…

Dr. Christie Boils painted "Bella."
Arkana Visualized

Bella

Another piece from our talented artists! Along with her 10-year-old daughter, Dr. Christie Boils painted “Bella.” 4’x3′ canvas, acrylic paint.

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By Chassity Jordan

Dr. Sharma in India
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Dr. Sharma in India

Greetings from India! Dr. Sharma spoke at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai yesterday.

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By Chassity Jordan
embryonal hyperplasia/metaplasia of Bowman’s
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Embryonal Hyperplasia of Bowman’s

H&E and PAS-stained sections from the kidney of an 8-year-old male with advanced nephrosclerosis of unknown etiology. An exuberant proliferation…

Atheroemboli
Diagnose This!

Diagnose This! (May 8, 2017)

What is your diagnosis?   …

By L. Nich Cossey, MD

Dr. Bonsib, Nephropathologist, Arkana Laboratories Doctors
Arkana Physician Spotlight

Arkana Physician Spotlight: Dr. Bonsib

Dr. Bonsib joined Arkana Laboratories in 2012 following five years as Chair of Pathology at the Louisiana State University Health…

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By Chassity Jordan
Oxalate Nephropathy
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Oxalate Nephropathy

This biopsy is from a patient with metabolic acidosis, a CPK of 8000 mg/dl a creatinine of 22 mg/dl on…

Patrick D. Walker, MD renal pathologist at arkana laboratories
By Patrick D. Walker, MD
Arkanines: Stella, Arkana Laboratories
Arkanines

Arkanines: Stella

Meet Stella! She’s a young pup, but already loves to terrorize her older, yet smaller brother. She belongs to Allison,…

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By Chassity Jordan