Review article
Endemic nephropathy
S. Čeović
; Medicinski centar, Slavonski Brod
M. Radonić
; Klinika za unutarnje bolesti Medicinskog fakulteta, u Zagrebu
A. Hrabar
; Zavod za zaštitu zdravlja SRH, Zagreb
Abstract
The results of studies of endemic nephropathy (Balkan Nephropathy) obtained by Yugoslav, Bulgarian, Roumanian and other authors are reviewed. The history of the disease, its geographical distribution and frequency are dealt with and epidemiological significance pointed out. Hypotheses concerning the etiology of the disease are considered and current assumptions about possible etiological factors are analyzed in detail. Pathological findings obtained by autopsy and biopsy are presented and differences in findings of various groups of authors discussed. The clinical picture of the disease, difficulties encountered in diagnosis and current results in the development and checking up of diagnostic methods for the detection of the tubular type of proteinuria are also described. Certain results and assumptions arc critically evaluated and commented upon from the point of view of own experience. In conclusion, socio-medical aspects of the problem of endemic nephropathy are presented and the necessity for intense, well planned and coordinated research which would result in efficient preventive measures is emphasized.
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Hrčak ID:
167769
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Publication date:
17.12.1974.
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