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Acute Tubular Necrosis stages
Anuria, Polyuria, Recovery
Acute tubular necrosis etiology
Ischemic (shock or hypotension) & Toxic (NSAIDs, heavy metals, paraquat)
Alport’s syndrome S/Sx
Hereditary nephritis, neural hearing loss, visual disturbances
Anti–basement membrane antibodies
Goodpasture’s syndrome (Glomerulonephritis & Pneumonitis)
Bartter’s syn S/Sx
Excess renin/aldosterone, hypokalemia, alkalosis
Bence Jones proteins
Multiple myeloma (kappa or lambda Ig light chains), Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (IgM)
Berger’s disease etiology
IgA nephropathy, a/w Celiac and HSP
Beta-Napthylamine associated Cancer
Transitional Cell Ca of bladder
Crescents in Bowman’s capsule
Rapidly progressive crescentic glomerulonephritis
Cresentic shaped glomerulitis
Rapidly Progressive GN
Cyclophosphamide associated Ca
Transitional Cell Ca of Bladder
Dehydration lab results
MM dry, UA SpGr high (>1.03), BUN:Cr >20 [both BUN & Cr raised, BUN raised more]
Describe actions of Angiotensin II
Vasoconstriction, stimulates ADH & Aldosterone, stimulates thirst receptors in hypothalamus
Fanconi’s syndrome etiology
PCT reabsorption defect, X-linked or from Outdated Tetracyclines
Glomerulonephritis with Congo red stain, apple-green birefringerence
Amyloid deposition
Glomerulus definition
A capillary tuft, supplied by Affterent and drained by Efferent Arteriole
Goodpasture syndrome S/Sx
Hemoptysis, hematuria, and 2nd IDA
Goodpasture’s syndrome etiology
IgG Ab against alveolar and glomerular BM, Type II HSR
Immune complex deposits in mesangium, a/w HSP
IgA nephropathy (Berger disease), MC glomerulopathy worldwide
Ischemic ATN morphology
Kidney pale & swollen; Flat, vacuolated Epi cell along entire tubule [in Toxic ATN, changes are only in PCT]
Juxtaglomerular apparatus components
Macula densa, extraglomerular mesangial cells & juxtaglomerular cells
Kimmelstiel-Wilson nodules
PAS+ nodules from mesangial matrix deposits, seen in Diabetic nephropathy/Glomerulosclerosis
MC Glomerulonephritis in AIDS & IVDUs
Focal Segmental GN
MCCs of Normal anion gap Acidosis
Diarrhea, Glue Sniffing, Hypercholeremia, RTA
Nephritis + cataracts + hearing loss
Alport’s syndrome
Podocyte fusion visible under EM
Minimal change disease
RBC casts in urine
Acute glomerulonephritis
Red urine in the morning
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Renal Tubular Acidosis types
Type 1: defect in H+ pump, Type 2: Renal loss of Bicard, Type 4: Hypoaldosteronism -> hypokalemia -> inhibited ammonia excretion
Renal changes with chronic high altitude
Incr EPO production, Incr Bicarb excretion (response to Resp Alkalosis)
Rhabdomyolysis Complications
ARF, Hyperkalemia, HypoCa
Rhabdomyolysis S/Sx
High CK, Myalgia(s), dark urine
Rhabdomyolysis etiology
Crushes, seizures, drugs
Schistosoma hamtobium associated Ca
Squamous Cell Ca of bladder
Spike and dome on EM
Membranous glomerulonephritis (spike = BM around domes, dome = immune complex deposits)
Subepithelial humps on EM
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Thyroidization of kidney
Chronic pyelonephritis, histo colloid cast-filled tubules, corticomedullary scarring over blunted calyces
Toxic ATN morphology
Kidney red & swollen, Epi cells Flat, vacuolated in proximal tubule [distal tubule spared; in Ischemic ATN changes appear along length of tubule]
WAGR
Wilms tumor, Aniridia, GU malformations, mental-motor Retardation
WBC casts in urine
Acute pyelonephritis
WBCs in urine, no casts
Acute cystitis
Waxy casts
Chronic end-stage renal disease
Which Glomerulonephritis is a/w HSP & Celiac Dz?
Ig A nephropathy (Berger's Dz)
Which Glomerulonephritis presents with "Tram-Track"?
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis [IgG, Cq1, C3 C4, BM splits, looks like a Tram-Track)
Which kidney stones can't be seen on X-ray or CT?
Uric Acid stones
Wire-loop lesion in Glomerulonephritis
SLE Nephritis
“Lumpy-bumpy” appearance of glomeruli on immunofluorescence
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
“Tram-track” appearance on LM
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
“Wire loop” appearance on LM
Lupus nephropathy
Alports syndrome presentation
Presents in childhood as chronic hematuria, or during ESRD age 16-35
Prehn's Sign
Elevation of testicle: decr pain in Epididymitis, incr pain in torsion [NOT a reliable Dx test]
Fanconi Syn S/Sx
Osteomalacia/rickets [d/t Phosphate wasting], Failure to Thrive, Polyuria/Polydipsia [NOT anemia, Fanconi anemia is a different disease]
Fanconi Syn Serum Labs
Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, metabolic acidosis
Fanconi Syn Urine Labs
Phosphaturia, glycosuria, proteinuria
Which type RTA presents with hyperkalemia?
RTA type 4 (Hypo-Aldosteronism)
Acute Dialysis Indications
Metabolic acidosis (severe), Encephalitis, Pericarditis, Aspirin od, Lithium od [ME PAL dialysis]
Nephrotic Dx
3.5g protein/day, HLD, Edema/Anasarca
Hematuria workup
UA, then U/S, then Cystoscopy and retrograde pyelography
Renal Cell Carcinoma neoplastic syndromes
Erythrocytosis, hypercalcemia, & FUO
How does vomiting affect acid-base?
hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
Acid-base changes seen in Asthma
initially resp alkalosis from hyperventilation, shifts to resp acidosis once resp failure start [severe/prolonged asthma attack]
Metabolic Alkalosis etiology
Steroids, antacids, diuretics [metabolic alkalosis makes ppl SAD]
Anion gap metabolic acidosis etiology
Methanol, Uremia, DKA, Paraldehyde Iron, Isoniazid, Lactic acid, Ethanol/Ethylene Glycol, Salicylates [MUDPILES]
NonAnion gap metabolic acidosis etiology
Ureterostomy, Small bowel fistula, Extra Cl, Diarrhea, CA-I, RTAs, Adrenal insufficiency, Pancreatic fistulas [USED CRAP]
Nephrolithiasis dx
Non-contrast CT [U/S in pregnancy]
Nephrotic Syn complications
ARF (hypovolemia), thombosis (DVT & Renal Vein), infection
Best test for evaluation of urethral injury
Retrograde urethrogram
Fournier's Gangrene etiology
Necrosis of perineum d/t mixed aerobic/anaerobic infection usually in Male diabetics
Fournier's Gangrene Tx
Intravenous ABX, surgical debridement, and hyberbaric oxygen [>50% mortality rate]
Stress Incontinence Etiology
Loss of urethral sphincter tone due to Laxity of pelvic ligaments
Stress Incontinence S/Sx
Loss of urine with coughing, sneezing, exercise
Stress Incontinence risk factors
Obese/pregnant, Multipatiry, post-menopause, COPD/Smoking
Stress Incontinence Dx
Positive Q-tip test (>30 degrees), normal cystometry, normal post-void volume
Stress Incontinence Tx
Kegel exercises, E in PMS, Surgery [Urethropexy, Burch Sling, Vaginal tape repair]
Urge Incontinence Etiology
Detrussor Hyperactivity
Urge Incontinence S/Sx
Sudden urge with loss of urine [gotta go gotta go]
Urge Incontinence risk factors
MS, Parkinsons, Alzheimers, also long-term NSAIDs
Urge Incontinence Dx
Cystometry shows ABN detrussor contractions, normal post-residual volume
Urge Incontinence Tx
Oxybutynin or Tolterodine [anticholinergics], TCAs
Overflow Incontinence Etiology
Chronically distended bladder with overflow
Overflow S/Sx
Chronic urinary retention with loss of urine day & night
Overflow Dx
Post-residual volume increased
Overflow Tx
Bethanechol [cholinergic], Intermittent Self-cath
ATN Dx
Muddy casts, BUN:Cr ~10:1,UNa >40, UOsm < 350 (all signs of intrarenal failure)
Urine Anion Gap
Una-Uci (positive in diarrhea, negative vag in RTA's)
RTA most a/w stones
RTA I
RTA I Dx
IV NH4 CI (acid) to urine still basic (RTA I et:can't H+ in distal tubule)
RTA resistant to bicarb
RTA 2 (et: Inability to reabsorb bicarb in proximal tubule)
Cryoglobulinemia Sx
HCV Purpumic, skin lesions,joint pain, renal failure
AIN Et
ABX, Phenytoin, Allopurinol, Cyclosporine
Wegener's Dx
c-ANCA Biopsy
RTA with hyperkalemia
RTA 5
Nephrotic Syn Dx
24th urine >3.5g protein, Spot urine Protein:Cr>3.5:1, Renal Bx (to determine cause) (Hyperlipidemia & Hypoproteinemia are also seen)
Electrolyte triangle with diarrhea
bicarb, potassium, CI-
RTA 5 Tx
k+ retriction & diuretic, Fludrocortisone
Vasculitis with neuropathy
PAN
Muddy Brown Casts
ATN
ATN et
Hypoperfusion, Toxins: AGS, Ampho B, Contrast, Chemo/cisplatin
RTA 5 et
Decreased Aldosterone
AIN Dx
Serum Igt & tosinophilia,UA t Increased twice WBC's, Wright/Hansel's Strain increase urinary eosinophils
AIN S/Sx
Fever, Rash, Renal Failure
Hematuria & Sinusitis
Wegerner's
Alport Syn Sx
Renal Failure, Deafness, Eye disorders
Cryoglobulinemia Tx
Interferon & Ribauririn (Tx the HCV)
RTA I tx
Bicarb
NonGap Met Acidosis et
Diarrhea & RTA (+Urine Anion Gap in diarrhea, negative in RTA's UAG=Una positive negative UcI-
Conn Syn Sx
Decrease K+, increase pH, HTN
Conn Syndrome Et
Adrenal Tumor to increase Aldosterone
Wegener's Tx
Cyclosphasphamide steroids
RTA 2 Tx
Thiazide Diuretic & HIGH does Bicarb (RTA 2: Proximal tubule can't reasorb Bicarb)
PAN Dx
ESR, HBV & HCV (occ a/w PAN), Abd angiography with beading, Bx of Kidney or sural nerve (ANCA negative!)
HCV & Renal Disorder
Membranoproliferative (or cryoglobvlinemia)
PAN Tx
Cyclophosphamide & steroids