The Renal System at a Glance

Preface to the fourth edition vii

Introduction and how to use this book ix

Abbreviations x

Glossary xii

Nomenclature xiv

Normal values xv

About the companion website xvii

Part 1 Introduction 1

1 The kidney: structural overview 2

2 The kidney: functional overview 4

3 Development of the renal system 6

4 Clinical features of kidney disease 8

5 The kidney: laboratory investigations and diagnostic imag...