The pathology of the kidney in cystinosis
Spear, G.S.
Birth Defects Original Article Series 10(4): 87-88
1974
ISSN/ISBN: 0547-6844 PMID: 4620308 Document Number: 78129
The etiology and pathogenesis of the variable glomerular, tubular and interstitial functional and anatomic abnormalities in the kidney in cystinosis are not known. The doctrine that the abnormalities are consequent to accumulation of crystals of cystine must be questioned. Not previously appreciated, the podocyte is notably affected in cystinosis.