A new method of evaluating urinary erythrocyte dysmorphisms (UED) in glomerulonephritis.
A new method of evaluating urinary sediment, based on electronic processing of the images obtained by traditional microscopy, has been developed. Preliminary data suggests that the method can clarify many doubts on the real diagnostic value of UED.
di Paolo
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Division of Nephrology, S. Maria della Scala Hospital, Siena, Italy.
Garosi
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Rossi
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Capotondo
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di Paolo
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D004913:Erythrocytes, Abnormal / Q000473:pathology*; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000652:urine*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods