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2220-6124 (online) |
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging |
| Manuscript Type |
Prospective Study |
| Article Title |
Renal elasticity assessment in patients of glomerulonephritis by shear-wave elastography and its correlation with histopathology and renal biomarkers
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Raghunandan Prasad, Robin Verma, Anuradha Singh, Manas R Behera, Monika Yachha, Ravi S Kushwaha, Manoj Jain, Vinita Agrawal, Priyank Yadav and Hira Lal |
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| Corresponding Author |
Hira Lal, Professor, Department of Radiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raibareli Road, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India. hiralal2007@yahoo.co.in |
| Key Words |
Shear wave elastography; Glomerulonephritis; Renal fibrosis; Interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy; Biomarkers; Transforming growth factor-β1; Ultrasound |
| Core Tip |
This research explored a new, painless ultrasound method that measures kidney stiffness. In patients with kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis), we found that increased kidney stiffness directly corresponds to more scarring inside the organ. This technique proved to be highly accurate in detecting this scarring, which is a key factor in predicting kidney disease progression. Our findings suggest that this simple, non-invasive scan can be a valuable tool for doctors to identify scarring early, monitor the disease over time, and make more informed decisions about which patients truly need a biopsy. |
| Publish Date |
2026-03-14 04:49 |
| Citation |
Prasad R, Verma R, Singh A, Behera MR, Yachha M, Kushwaha RS, Jain M, Agrawal V, Yadav P, Lal H. Renal elasticity assessment in patients of glomerulonephritis by shear-wave elastography and its correlation with histopathology and renal biomarkers. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(1): 116148 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i1/116148.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i1.116148 |
