GU system Flashcards
what does PKD stand for
polycystic kidney disease
what is a serious condition characterized by an increasing number of cyst formations in the kidneys
PKD
by the age of 60, what % of PKD patient will have developed end stage renal failure
50%
how does PKD appear
numerous cysts throughout both kidneys
in advanced stages of PKD, it can affect other organs - especially which one
liver
what is also known as renal calculi and urolithiasis
renal stones
what do those terms describe
condition of stone formation in urinary tract
where do renal stones originate in
collecting system of kidneys
where can stones move into
ureters and bladder
what are the different causes of renal stones
dehydration, low fluid intake, high caffeine intake, recurrent UTIs and several metabolic abnormalities
what can renal calculi lodge in ureters cause
obstruction of urine flow
what is a result of obstruction of urine flow
hydronephrosis
what is hydronephrosis
condition of swelling of kidneys and collection system as a result of urine backup
what is often visible even when stone is too small to be imaged
hydronephrosis
what is RCC
renal cell carcinoma
what is most common malignant neoplasm of kidneys
renal cell carinoma
what does RCC commonly affect
all components of kidneys (cortex, medulla, and collecting system)
what are the features RCC generally demonstrates
general kidney enlargement, large lesions show areas of necrosis and 30% of RCC show calcification
RCC can be unifocal or multifocal
true
what is a malignant pediatric renal tumor
wilm’s tumor
wilm’s tumor accounts for what % of all peds renal neoplasms
85%
what % of wilm’s tumors are diagnosed before the age of 5
80%
how is wilm’s tumor visualized
large mass completely replacing kidney and filling one side of abdominal cavity
wilm’s condition is usually what
unilateral
what is a common consequence of trauma to abdomen
kidney laceration
what is fractured followed by hemorrhage and sometimes infarct in kidney laceration
renal parenchyma