L10 - Kidney stones and other abnormalities Flashcards

1
Q

Where might renal pain be felt?

A

Flank
Costovertebral angle

Dull, constant ache related to distension of renal capsule.

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Ureteric colic pain

A

Pain often in waves, vomitting.

Pain felt in testicle T11 to T12

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3
Q

Stone in lower ureter may cause pain refered to…

A
Scrotal wall (L2) 
Bladder
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4
Q

How may sepsis lead to oliguria / anuria?

A

Shock from blood, water and electrolyte loss.

Under-perfusion of kidney.

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5
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Why is it important to do a tongue examination?

A

Water and electrolyte imbalance common urological disease.

Tongue examined for dryness.

Uraemia - characteristic fishy smell

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6
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Why might red urine result?

A

Betacyanin excretion after betroot ingestion.

Myoglobinuria as a result of muscle trauma.

Haemoglobinuria after haemolysis.

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Renal agenesis

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Absence of kidney, ureter and 1/2 trigone of bladder.

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Renal aplasia

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Small number of nephrons , underdeveloped pelvis and ureter.

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Hypoplastic kidney

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Miniature kidney.

Associated maybe with development of hypertension and infection.

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