The diagnostic value of native kidney biopsy in low grade, subnephrotic, and nephrotic range proteinuria: A retrospective cohort study.
Jonathan de FalloisSoeren SchenkJan KowaldTom H LindnerMarie EngesserJohannes MünchChristof MeigenJan HalbritterPublished in: PloS one (2022)
Frequency of primary glomerulopathies supports to perform kidney biopsy in patients with subnephrotic proteinuria. These patients have a substantial risk of ESKD and death upon follow-up. Therefore, diagnostic accuracy including histopathology is essential to guide personalized treatment and avert detrimental courses.