An analysis of 3,555 cases of renal biopsy in Thailand.

Abstract

There is high prevalence of IgM nephropathy, IgA nephropathy, and lupus nephritis in Thailand which is different from other countries. It could be due to various races and altered environments. The information obtained from these results is an important contribution for the understanding of the prevalence in renal diseases in Thailand. It can be used as the baseline data for making efficient research into the appropriate and beneficial way of management in the future.