Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to G F Healy.
A patient with sarcoidosis developed minimal change disease presenting as the nephrotic syndrome. We believe this to be the first reported case of minimal change disease associated with sarcoidosis.
The percutaneous renal biopsy is a commonly used diagnostic procedure. Computed axial tomography (CAT) can assist in precise placement of the biopsy needle into the renal parenchyma in clinical situations in which standard imaging techniques (fluoroscopy and ultrasound) are not suitable.