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Contraindications for Kidney Biopsy
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Active Kidney Infection




Procedure may exacerbate the infection or cause spread to other areas.




Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure




Increased risk of bleeding due to pressure in the kidneys.




Single Kidney




Risk of losing the sole functioning kidney due to complications.




Bleeding Disorders




Higher chance of persistent bleeding post-biopsy due to impaired coagulation.




Advanced Kidney Disease




Biopsy is unlikely to provide additional useful information and may worsen kidney function.




Severe Obesity




Increased technical difficulty and risk of complications during the procedure.
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