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case_images: Histological images from the renal biopsy of Case 1. (A) Light microscopy shows glomerulus with the stiff capillary loops, thickening of basement membranes and formation of spikes (black arrows) (PASM x 400). (B) Immunofluorescence microscopy shows Immunoglobulin G deposits as fine granules along the capillary loops (x400); (C) Electron microscopy shows glomerular basement membrane irregularly thickened and diffuse fusion of podocyte foot processes (red arrows). Electron-dense deposits are noted beneath the epithelium (yellow arrows). Hyperplastic changes of the basement membrane are observed around some of the electron-dense deposits (blue arrows).
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case_images: The results showed that the patient had stage II membranous nephropathy, PLA2R and THSD7A were both negative (as shown in Figure 1).
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case_images: Flowchat of Case 1 and Case 2's medical history.
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case_images: The medical history for case 1 and case 2 can be seen in Figure 2.
case_images: Results of mercury removal in Case 1 and Case 2. Course: 11: Week 1, Day 1; 12: Week 1, Day 2....
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case_images: Figure 3 presents the total urinary mercury levels and concentrations collected daily for Case 1 and Case 2 throughout the mercury removal period.