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Acute tubular necrosis Flashcards

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What is acute tubular necrosis?

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Necrosis of the tubular epithelial cells affects the functioning of the kidney

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What are the causes of acute tubular necrosis?

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Ischaemia (shock, sepsis)
Nephrotoxins

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What is the presentation of acute tubular necrosis?

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Typical features of AKI + muddy brown casts in the urine

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