title: The importance of bone biopsy in managing renal osteodystrophy.
abstract: A case is presented in which bone biopsy results helped to resolve not only difficult issues in the clinical management of the patient's renal osteodystrophy but also disruptive psychosocial problems surrounding her clinical course. The outcome was a satisfactory resolution based on rational medical treatment and directed supportive care. The presentation highlights important principles in the procurement, processing, and interpretation of the bone biopsy, while also addressing the importance of accurate diagnosis in facilitating the overall long-term management by the entire renal team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dayton
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Gamble
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Gonyea
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Jenson
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: McLeod
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D006435:Renal Dialysis