Distribution of pathological types and epidemiological characteristics based on kidney biopsy in Northwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The spectrum of biopsy-confirmed kidney disease varies with regions and periods. We describe the distribution of pathological types and epidemiological characteristics of kidney diseases in Northwest China due to regional differences in geographical environment, social economy, and dietary habits.

Methods

Kidney biopsy cases from 2005 to 2020 in Xijing Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Pathological characteristics of patients in different periods were analyzed using the t test or chi-square test. Joinpoint regression was used to analyze trends in pathological types and disease spectrum.

Results

A total of 10,528 eligible patients were included. Primary glomerular disease (PGD) accounted for the majority of the cases and exhibited an obvious downward t

SUBMITTER: Qin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9902739 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature