Reversible obesity-related glomerulopathy following weight reduction

To the Editor: Obesity-related glomerulopathy (ORG) is a condition that is partially reversible by weight loss.

Department of Clinical Chemistry, Hunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NSW.

Correspondence: huy.tran@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

Acknowledgements:

I would like to sincerely thank Dr P Woodford for his assistance with the provision and histological interpretation of the renal biopsy.

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