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World J Nephrol. Nov 6, 2015; 4(5): 511-520
Published online Nov 6, 2015. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v4.i5.511
Table 4 Differential diagnosis of renal failure in cirrhosis
Pre-renalHistory of fluid loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, treatment with diuretics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
OrganicMedical history, laboratory tests (cryoglobulinemia, complementemia, etc.)
ObstructiveUltrasound imaging
Chronic kidney diseaseAnemia, proteinuria, secondary hyperparathyroidism, ultrasound evidence of renal cortical thinning