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Protein-losing nephropathy in small animals.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice - 1 Jan 2011
Littman Meryl P
Abstract excerpt
Genetic and acquired defects of glomerular permselectivity may lead to proteinuria and protein-losing nephropathy (PLN). Morbidity and mortality from complications of PLN may be severe even before progression to azotemia and renal failure. Leakage of plasma proteins into the glomerular filtrate can damage tubular cells and the function of the entire nephron. Detection, localization, and treatment of proteinuria...
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