Casts in Urine and Diagnoses EC Flashcards

1
Q

RBC casts in urine

A

Glomerulonephritis
Ischemia
Malignant hypertension

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2
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WBC casts in urine

A

Tubulointerstitial inflammation
Acute pyelonephritis
Transplant rejection

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3
Q

Fatty casts in urine

A

Nephrotic syndrome

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4
Q

Granular “muddy brown” casts in urine

A

Acute tubular necrosis

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5
Q

Waxy casts in urine

A

Advanced renal disease/chronic renal failure

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6
Q

Hyaline casts in urine

A

Nonspecific - can be normal

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