Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
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Indicator of glomerular damage (glomerulonephritis)
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Red cell casts (formed in distal tubule)
2
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White cell casts
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Pyelonephritis
3
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Most common type of glomerulonephritis + causes nephritic syndrome
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IgA nephropathy
4
Q
Haematuria, proteinuria, hypertension
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Nephritic syndrome
5
Q
Nephritic syndrome post infection (pharyngitis, UTI, gastroenteritis) (2)
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IgA nephropathy
Post-strep glomerulonephritis
6
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Difference between IgA nephropathy and post-strep glomerulonephritis
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Timing
- IgA nephropathy = few days post-infection
- post-strep GN = 2-4 weeks post-infection
7
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Abdominal pain, arthritis, purpuric rash (+ glomerulonephritis)
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura (older children)
8
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Nephritic presentation + bilateral sensorineural deafness + FHx
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Alport syndrome (x-linked dominant)
