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Increased number of cells lie in the afferent arteriole at the hilum of the glomerulus and multiple vacuoles in the proximal tubules. Light microscopy, Homatoxylin and eosin stain, origisnal magnification x 200.
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Juxtaglomerular hyperplasia of varying degrees and multiple vacuolization of proximal tubule due to chronic hypokalemia were noted (Fig. 1, 2).
Varying sized multiple vacuoles in the proximal tuble. Electron microscopy. x 8000.
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Juxtaglomerular hyperplasia of varying degrees and multiple vacuolization of proximal tubule due to chronic hypokalemia were noted (Fig. 1, 2).