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RBC casts (location of pathology and disease process)
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glomerulus, nephritic syndrome
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WBC casts (location and process)
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Interstitium, AIN or pyelonephritis
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Eosinophils
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Interstitium; AIN
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Granular casts (cell debris)
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Tubule; ATN
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Hylaine casts (acellular)
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Pre- or Post-renal; dehydration or other low flow state, acidified urine
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Glomerulonephritis
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Holes between podocytes allowing leak of protein and cells; PHAROH: proteinuria, hematuria, Azotemia, RBC casts, Oliguria, Hypertension
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Causes of GN
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Post-Streptococcal GN, HUS, Wegeners, Goodpastures, TTP, malignant hypertension.
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Edema in GN
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increased hydrostatic pressure and low albumin
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Most common cause of ARF
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Acute tubular necrosis
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Causes of oliguric ATN
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hypoperfusion of kidney: trauma, sepsis, dehydration
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Causes of polyuric ATN
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toxins: aminoglycosides, contrast, myoglobin, ethylene glycol, NSAIDs
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Prognosis in ATN
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complete recovery is the rule
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