Alport syndrome in middle aged man with hx of hearing impair. Presents with proteinuria, RBC 3-5, UPCR 4, SCr 2.5. Characteristic interstitial foam cells noted. #renalpath #pathsky #nephrology

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How can we tell that the ones with hollow core are not immunotactoid GN?

A Patient with Unexpected Golden Brown Tubular Staining : Kidney360 An abstract is unavailable.

That's correct. Lipofuscin is golden brown pigment associated with senescent cells. It is composed of degraded protein & lipid from cell membrane breakdown, probably due to decreased lysosome function
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What are the pigments in tubular cells? The bx is from 85 yo female with nephrotic syndrome and AKI. #renalpathology #pathsky

30 yo F 6 days PO with delayed graft function. Bx shows acute tubular injury with extensive calcium oxalate crystal deposits. Graft function improves after supportive treatment. Unclear cause. #renalpath #pathsky #nephrology

Is AIN also a finding in contrast nephropathy?