Membranous nephropathy in the cat and dog: a renal biopsy and follow-up study of sixteen cases
Wright, N.G.; Nash, A.S.; Thompson, H.; Fisher, E.W.
Laboratory Investigation; A Journal of Technical Methods and Pathology 45(3): 269-277
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-6837 PMID: 7024632 Document Number: 176214
Biopsy specimens from cases of membranous nephropathy in the 11 cats and 5 dogs were examined by light microscopy, immunofluorescence, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Depending on the degree of membranous change of the capillary loops and glomerular scarring, each case was graded "mild", "moderately severe", or "advanced." Clinically, most cases were presented showing the nephrotic syndrome, although two cases were presented in chronic renal failure. Most cases were followed through to PM after an interval ranging between 2 days and 3 years. In some cases, repeated biopsies were taken during follow-up.