[khanar]

The macroscopic appearance of the kidneys with pale surface and petichiae on the surface
Baron in Kaplan said malignant hypertension
While in First Aid there's a color plate showing SLE kidneys!

Which one is correct?

 

[rasheed]

It's seen in both

In SLE and any case of severe glomerulonephrtitis where there's destruction of the basement membrane

Also in hypertension due to small hemorrhages classical of hypertension

Check out this online reference
SUNY Stony Brook Pathology Department HBP310 Inflammation