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Urine sediment showing renal tubular epithelial cells and a fragmented epithelial cell cast

Urine sediment showing renal tubular epithelial cells and a fragmented epithelial cell cast
This slide shows renal tubular cells (arrows) found in the urine, together with a fragment of a tubular epithelial cell cast (arrowhead). The tubular cells are characterized by one central nucleus and many cytoplasmic granules.
Reproduced with permission from: Fogazzi GB, Verdesca S. An album of urinary microscopy images in a clinical context. NDT-Educational. Available at: http://www.ndt-educational.org/fogazzislide20071part.htm (Accessed September 5, 2012). Copyright © 2012 Giovanni B Fogazzi, MD.
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