Rare Kidney Diseases: Nephrology Essentials
Lewis, Kevin Kidney diseases refer to the damage or diseases associated with the kidneys. The major cause of kidney diseases include the deposition of the immunoglobulin A antibodies in the glomerulus, toxicity of chemotherapy agents, xanthine oxidase deficiency, administration of analgesics and long-term exposure to lead or its salts. Rare kidney diseases include nephropathic cystinosis, acute kidney injury, nephrotic syndrome and Fabry disease. The commo...