Renal pathophysiology can be a difficult subject for even the most advanced medical students. That's why Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials provides an easy-to-read, case-based approach to learning. Revised and improved, the fourth edition contains all you need to know about the mechanisms of renal disease in a student-friendly format. New full-color design includes color-coded chapters and photomicrographs of clinical conditions, Chapters open with a case study and end with a discussion of the case, Additional end-of-chapter summaries provide a quick review of key information, Short questions interspersed throughout the book allow you to test your understanding of important concepts, An emphasis on differential diagnoses and therapy promotes a better understanding of pathophysiologic mechanisms Book jacket.