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Every nephrologist has encountered a case that stayed with them, one that challenged assumptions, raised new questions, or changed how they approach care. Turning that experience into a case report is not about including every detail, but about sharing the clinical lesson that others can apply. 

Submit your case report to KICR 

Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR) provides an open-access platform for sharing these real-world clinical insights with a global audience. For many clinicians and trainees, a case report is also a first step into publishing, and KICR is designed to support that journey. 

What makes a case report publishable? 

A case does not need to be extremely rare, but it should offer something readers can learn from. Editors look for cases that are: 

• Authentic and clinically meaningful 

• Clear and understandable 

• Educational, with a takeaway for practice 

• Focused on a key insight: A diagnostic dilemma, an unusual presentation, an unexpected treatment response, or a management decision with broader relevance 

What should your case report include? 

The strongest submissions follow a simple structure: 

• Brief introduction: Why this case matters 

• Case presentation: The patient story and clinical course 

• Investigations: Laboratory results, imaging, or biopsy findings 

• Discussion: Clinical insight and relevance 

• Take-home message: Practical learning point 

Share your insight with the global kidney community 

If a case has changed the way you think about kidney care, it’s worth sharing: Submit your case report to KICR today.