The Accuracy of Ultrasonic Viscoelastic Imaging in Evaluating the Severity of Chronic Kidney Diseases

Inclusion Criteria: * (1) fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for CKD (disease course \> 3months); (2) underwent renal biopsy, (3) a prior 2D-SWE evaluation preceding the renal biopsy, and (4) obtained informed written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) the presence of multiple renal cysts, calculi, hydronephrosis, or masses that could potentially interfere with the analysis conducted through 2D-SWE: (2) unsuccessful 2D-SWE measurements ;(3) biopsy specimens deemed inadequate due to insufficient length (less than 10 mm) or fewer than 10 glomeruli, and (4) incomplete clinical data.