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World J Transplant. Dec 24, 2017; 7(6): 329-338
Published online Dec 24, 2017. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v7.i6.329
Published online Dec 24, 2017. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v7.i6.329
Figure 2 Histological features of BK virus nephropathy by light microscopy.
A: Tubule-interstitial infiltrate and tubulitis classical for BKVN, but also compatible with any other form of interstitial nephritis such as acute cellular rejection; B: Higher power view of same biopsy sample, with characteristic viral inclusions seen within epithelial cells (circled); C: Positive SV40 immunoperoxidase staining on same specimen, confirming diagnosis of BKVN. BKVN: BK virus nephropathy.
- Citation: Scadden JR, Sharif A, Skordilis K, Borrows R. Polyoma virus nephropathy in kidney transplantation. World J Transplant 2017; 7(6): 329-338
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v7/i6/329.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v7.i6.329