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Acute tubular necrosis Flashcards

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What is acute tubular necrosis?

A

Necrosis of tubular epithelial cells

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What is the histology of acute tubular necrosis?

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Tubular epithelium necrosis, dilatation of tubules, and necrotic cells obstructing lumen

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What are the causes of acute tubular necrosis?

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Toxic

Ischaemic

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What are the toxic causes of acute tubular necrosis?

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Drugs- esp gentamicin
Myoglobin- secondary to rhabdomyolysis
Radiocontrast

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What investigations are done for acute tubular necrosis?

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Muddy brown casts in urine= pathognomonic

Raised urea, creatinine and potassium

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What is the most common renal cause of AKI?

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Acute tubular necrosis

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What is the management of acute tubular necrosis?

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Treat cause

Supportive

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What is the prognosis for acute tubular necrosis?

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Reversible in early stages

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What is the presentation of acute tubular necrosis?

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Hypotensive, tachycardia
Generally unwell
Oliguria, anuria
Dark coloured urine

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