Pathogenesis and Treatment in IgA Nephropathy

Part I. Pathogenesis .- Chapter 1. Is IgA nephropathy the same disease/a homogenous disease? .- Chapter 2. Genetic variations of IgA nephropathy .- Chapter 3. Is IgA nephropathy a familial or sporadic disease? .- Chapter 4. Heterogeneity of GdIgA1 .- Chapter 5. Differences of histological classification between the Japanese guideline and the Oxford classification .- Chapter 6. Podocyte injury and the role of megalin .- Chapter 7. Complement activation .- Part II. Treatment.- Chapter 8. How different are the current understandings of treatments for IgA nephropathy? .- Chapter 9. Differences in etiology and treatment in China .- Chapter 10. Differences in etiology and treatment in Korea .- Chapter 11. Differences in etiology and treatment in Japan .- Chapter 12.  The VALIGA study: Differences in treatment approaches within the EU .- Chapter 13.  Differences in etiology and treatment in Scandinavian countries .- Chapter14 The Implication of the KDIGO Clinical Practice Guidelines on management of IgA Nephropathy .- Chapter15 Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for IgA Nephropathy: Difference from KDIGO Guidelines .- Chapter16 Limitations of RAS blockade in IgA nephropathy .- Chapter17 What is the goal for proteinuria in IgA nephropathy? .- Chapter 18. Rationale of tonsillectomy and steroid pulse therapy (TSP): Is it race dependent?.- Chapter 19. Is tonsillectomy a possible treatment for IgA nephropathy from RCT? .- Chapter 20. Is tonsillectomy a possible treatment for IgA nephrology from a retrospective analysis?.

Editor: Dr. Yasuhiko Tomino
Division of Nephropathy, Department of Internal Medicine, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
(Present address: Medical Corporation SHOWAKAI, Tokyo, Japan)

"This is an informative look at IgA nephropathy, one of the most common types of chronic glomerulonephritis in the world. ... This is a resource for those engaged in research or clinical care of patients with IgA nephropathy. It is likely most appropriate for nephrology trainees and those who practice general nephrology, as well as researchers in the field. ... Each chapter is divided into sections, clearly demarcated by objectives, and includes colorful images and figures." (Jon Webb, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2017)