1996
The Role of the Kidney Biopsy in the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
Kashgarian M. The Role of the Kidney Biopsy in the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Renal Failure 1996, 18: 765-773. PMID: 8903091, DOI: 10.3109/08860229609047705.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus nephritisRenal biopsyLupus erythematosusLong-term outcomesCourse of diseaseWorld Health OrganizationMorphologic modalitiesKidney biopsyRenal diseaseRenal histopathologyClinical outcomesRenal lesionsClinical evaluationHistologic classificationClinical correlationImmune responseIndividual patientsSame patientBiopsy interpretationNephritisPatientsBiopsySemiquantitative assessmentDifferent patientsHealth Organization
1995
Heat-insoluble cryoglobulin in a patient with essential type I cryoglobulinemia and massive cryoglobulin-occlusive glomerulonephritis
Ishimura E, Nishizawa Y, Shoji S, Okumura M, Nishitani H, Kim C, Watanabe Y, Wakasa K, Morii H, Kashgarian M. Heat-insoluble cryoglobulin in a patient with essential type I cryoglobulinemia and massive cryoglobulin-occlusive glomerulonephritis. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1995, 26: 654-657. PMID: 7573022, DOI: 10.1016/0272-6386(95)90604-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage renal failureMonoclonal IgG-kappaType I cryoglobulinemiaOnset of diseaseElectron-dense depositsEssential cryoglobulinemiaRenal failureClinical courseRenal biopsyNephrotic syndromeIgG kappaLower extremitiesCryoglobulinsGelatinous appearanceGlomerular capillariesCryoglobulinemiaGlomerulonephritisInitial onsetBiopsyDiseaseOnsetYears
1994
The benefit of early treatment with immunosuppressive agents in lupus nephritis.
Esdaile J, Joseph L, MacKenzie T, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. The benefit of early treatment with immunosuppressive agents in lupus nephritis. The Journal Of Rheumatology 1994, 21: 2046-51. PMID: 7869308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHour urinary protein excretionUrinary protein excretionLead-time biasRenal biopsyLupus nephritisRenal insufficiencyRenal involvementSerum creatinineProtein excretionImmunosuppressive agentsEarly treatmentHigh-dose prednisoneLupus renal involvementSubsequent renal insufficiencyTime biasFirst renal biopsySelection biasDose prednisoneTubulointerstitial indexRenal diseaseLongterm prognosisImmunosuppressive drugsEffect of durationBiopsySignificant associationThe Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis
Esdaile J, Abrahamowicz M, Mackenzie T, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994, 37: 359-368. PMID: 8129791, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780370309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease activity measuresLupus nephritisRenal failureActivity measuresLupus nephritis patientsRenal failure outcomeObservation periodCox model analysisLong-term outcomesMean followup timeGood prognostic markerNonrenal outcomesTubulointerstitial indexChronicity indexNephritis patientsRenal outcomesExtended observation periodRenal involvementComorbid diseasesPrognostic factorsRenal functionDevelopment of diseaseRenal biopsyFollowup timeLaboratory predictors
1993
The pathogenesis and prognosis of lupus nephritis: Information from repeat renal biopsy
Esdaile J, Joseph L, MacKenzie T, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. The pathogenesis and prognosis of lupus nephritis: Information from repeat renal biopsy. Seminars In Arthritis And Rheumatism 1993, 23: 135-148. PMID: 8266110, DOI: 10.1016/s0049-0172(05)80019-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond biopsySubendothelial depositsLupus nephritisRenal biopsySubepithelial depositsDiffuse proliferative nephritisHealth activity indexRepeat renal biopsyActivity index scoreSerum creatinine levelsUrinary protein excretionImmune complex depositionLong-term outcomesPathogenesis of lupusChronicity indexTubulointerstitial indexRenal impairmentRenal insufficiencyCreatinine levelsInception cohortRenal functionProtein excretionComplex depositionMesangial hypercellularityMembranous pattern
1992
Clinical significance of renal biopsy in subacute lupus erythematosus
Kashgarian M. Clinical significance of renal biopsy in subacute lupus erythematosus. Transfusion And Apheresis Science 1992, 13: 135-144. PMID: 10148125, DOI: 10.1016/0955-3886(92)90164-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus nephritisRenal biopsyLupus erythematosusSubacute lupus erythematosusCourse of illnessLong-term courseWorld Health OrganizationLupus nephropathyMorphologic modalitiesRenal diseaseRenal histopathologyClinical outcomesRenal lesionsClinical evaluationHistologic classificationClinical correlationClinical significanceImmune responseIndividual patientsSame patientBiopsy interpretationPatientsNephritisSemiquantitative assessmentTerm course
1991
Predictors of One Year Outcome in Lupus Nephritis: The Importance of Renal Biopsy
ESDAILE J, FEDERGREEN W, QUINTAL H, SUISSA S, HAYSLETT J, KASHGARIAN M. Predictors of One Year Outcome in Lupus Nephritis: The Importance of Renal Biopsy. QJM 1991, 81: 907-918. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.qjmed.a068639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLupus nephritisRenal biopsySerum creatinineClinical prediction modelBiopsy variablesPrognosis of lupus nephritisDiffuse proliferative lupus nephritisProliferative lupus nephritisDiffuse proliferative nephritisTime of biopsySubepithelial electron-dense depositsActivity index scoreShort-term prognosisBiopsy informationLaboratory predictorsPlatelet countRenal injuryTubulointerstitial scoresProliferative nephritisUnivariate analysisElectron-dense depositsBiopsyCoexisting illnessesNephritisUrinary proteinPredictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy.
Esdaile J, Federgreen W, Quintal H, Suissa S, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. Predictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy. QJM 1991, 81: 907-18. PMID: 1808631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus nephritisRenal biopsyBiopsy variablesHigher activity index scoreDiffuse proliferative lupus nephritisSubepithelial electron-dense depositsDiffuse proliferative nephritisActivity index scoreProliferative lupus nephritisShort-term prognosisTime of biopsyClinical predictive modelClinical prediction modelElectron-dense depositsTubulointerstitial scoresNew predictive informationRenal injurySerum creatinineGroups of subjectsLaboratory predictorsPlatelet countUnivariate analysisClinical signsYear outcomesIndividual patients
1989
The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature.
Esdaile J, Levinton C, Federgreen W, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature. QJM 1989, 72: 779-833. PMID: 2694209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresence of vasculitisLong-term outcomesLupus nephritisRenal diseaseClinical modelRenal insufficiencyRenal failurePrognostic markerRelevant long-term outcomesRenal systemic lupus erythematosusImmunologic disease activityNon-renal SLESystemic lupus erythematosusImportant prognostic markerChronicity indexRenal outcomesRenal severityDisease activityNew predictive informationSerum creatinineConsecutive patientsLupus erythematosusPrognostic factorsRenal biopsyComorbid conditions
1977
SEQUENTIAL HISTOLOGIC CHANGES IN UNTREATED MESANGIALCAPILLARY GLOMERULONEPHRITIS (MCGN)
Siegel N, Kashgarian M. SEQUENTIAL HISTOLOGIC CHANGES IN UNTREATED MESANGIALCAPILLARY GLOMERULONEPHRITIS (MCGN). Pediatric Research 1977, 11: 557-557. DOI: 10.1203/00006450-197704000-01126.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterstitial fibrosisMesangial sclerosisSubendothelial depositsSecond renal biopsyDiffuse mesangial proliferationHistologic improvementSteroid therapyImmunosuppressive agentsRenal biopsyInitial diagnosisMesangial proliferationPatientsSubepithelial depositsSequential histologicSclerosisBasement membraneFibrosisRecent dataSignificant changesProliferationProgressive changesGlomerulonephritisBiopsyHistologicTherapy
1974
Minimal Change and Focal Sclerotic Lesions in Lipoid Nephrosis
Siegel N, Kashgarian M, Spargo B, Hayslett J. Minimal Change and Focal Sclerotic Lesions in Lipoid Nephrosis. Nephron 1974, 13: 125-137. PMID: 4368918, DOI: 10.1159/000180385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSteroid-sensitive diseaseFocal sclerotic lesionsNephrotic syndromeSclerotic lesionsMinimal change lesionCourse of diseaseMinimal glomerular changesYears of ageLipoid nephrosisSteroid resistanceClinicopathological relationshipRenal biopsyGlomerular changesFocal glomerulosclerosisUltrastructural examinationDiseaseLesionsSyndromeChildrenLight microscopyMinimal changesOnsetEarly evidenceYearsBroad spectrum
1973
An Evaluation of Routine Electron Microscopy in the Examination of Renal Biopsies
Siegel N, Spargo B, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. An Evaluation of Routine Electron Microscopy in the Examination of Renal Biopsies. Nephron 1973, 10: 209-215. PMID: 4701576, DOI: 10.1159/000180189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal biopsyRoutine electron microscopyConsecutive renal biopsiesUltrastructural studyRenal biopsy materialConsequence of treatmentNatural coursePatient managementBiopsy materialDifferent diagnosesRelevant subclassificationBiopsyRenal pathologistsRoutine casesDiagnosisExaminationLight microscopy
1972
CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS OF PRIMARY HÆMATURIA
Hendler E, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS OF PRIMARY HÆMATURIA. The Lancet 1972, 299: 458-463. PMID: 4109816, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(72)90121-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal diseaseProliferative glomerulonephritisPathological lesionsMild proliferative glomerulonephritisUrinary tract lesionsUrinary protein excretionGroup of patientsTypes of glomerulonephritisSevere proliferative glomerulonephritisType of lesionIntercurrent infectionRenal functionRenal biopsyProtein excretionPrimary lesionClinicopathological correlationDistribution of ageCorrect diagnosisPatientsGlomerulonephritisLesionsYoung adultsDiseaseHæmorrhageUseful index