Kidney Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What are some causes of generalised oedema?
A
Low protein
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Protein losing enteropathy
- Liver failure
- Malabsorption
Heart Failure
2
Q
What is the normal protein creatinine ratio?
A
15-35mg protien/mmol creatinine
3
Q
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?
A
Minimal change
4
Q
What are some causes of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Membraneous glomerulonephritis
Minimal change
Diabetes
Lupus
Paraneoplastic
Amyloidosis
5
Q
What do you see on EM in minimal change disease?
A
Effacement of podocyte foot processes on basement membrane
