Lecture 5: CKD Part 2 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of nephritic syndrome?
- Urine sediment with hematuria, +/- casts
- Proteinuria < 3g/d
- Inflammation/Immune mediated
NephrItic = Inflammation
What are the characteristics of nephrotic syndrome?
- Bland urine sediment
- Proteinuria > 3g/d
- Hyperlipidemia
NephrOtic = PrOtein
What are the primary causes of nephritic syndrome?
- Immune complex deposition GN
- Pauci-immune GN
- Anti-GBM GN
- C3 GN
- Monoclonal Ig GN
What are the causes of immune complex GN?
- IgA nephropathy (Berger’s disease)
- Infections (Streptococcal)
- Lupus nephritis
- Endocarditis
What is goodpasture’s syndrome?
Anti-GBM GN + pulmonary involvement.
What causes C3 GN?
Abnormalities in the ALTERNATIVE complement pathway.
WIll present with only C3 abnormality. C3+C4 = immune complex.
What causes monoclonal Ig-mediated GN?
Monoclonal gammopathies (MM, MGUS)
MGUS = Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance.
What causes Pauci-immune GN?
Cell-mediated autoimmune processes
Tested via ANCAs
What are the primary signs seen in GN?
- Edema (periorbital or testicular)
- HTN
- Gross hematuria
What lab findings are associated with GN?
- Increase in Serum Cr over time.
- UA: hematuria, moderate proteinuria < 3g/d
- Urine sediment: RBCs, WBCs, RBC casts.
Usually dysmorphic RBCs.
RBC cast presence = heavy glomerular bleeding and/or tubular stasis.
What tests are associated with each GN?
- Complement: low C3 = C3. Low C3+C4 = immune-complex. (except Berger’s)
- ASO titer: recent streptococcal infection
- anti-GBM antibodies = anti-GBM
- P-ANCA + C-ANCA = Pauci-immune GN
- SPEP: monoclonal gammopathies
- Inflammatory markers: ESR, CRP, ANA
When do we do a renal biopsy in regards to GN?
We can do it to reveal the inflammation pattern if there is no bleeding disorder or uncontrolled HTN.
What are the primary treatment options for GN?
- Manage HTN/Edema
- ACEi/ARB for antiproteinuric therapy
- Immunosuppressants: High corticosteroids or cytotoxic agents.
- Plasma exchange: Goodpasture’s or Pauci-immune
What is the primary cause of postinfectious GN?
GABHS
What S/S are seen in postinfectious GN?
Hematuria all the way to nephritic syndrome.
What serum tests would be best to help diagnose postinfectious GN?
ASO titers or complement levels.
What would a biopsy of postinfectious GN usually show?
Humps of immune complex deposits.
How do we treat postinfectious GN?
- AntiHTNs
- Salt restriction
- Diuretics
Steroids show no improvement in mortality.
What is the prognosis of postinfectious GN in a child? Adult?
- In a child, it generally resolves.
- In an adult, it generally turns into CKD.
What is the most common glomerular disease worldwide?
IgA nephropathy, aka Berger’s disease
MC in males, specifically children or young adults.
What is the hallmark symptom of IgA nephropathy?
Episode of gross hematuria w/ mucosal viral infection.
How do ASO and complement levels appear in IgA nephropathy?
Both appear normal.
What is considered low risk IgA nephropathy and the treatment?
- No HTN
- Normal GFR
- Minimal proteinuria
- Yearly monitoring only.
What is considered high-risk IgA nephropathy and the treatment?
- Proteinuria > 1g/d
- Decreased GFR
- HTN
- ACE/ARB is indicated!
What is the most common systemic vasculitis in childhood?
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
small vessel-vasculitis
Associated with IgA deposition in vessel walls.
Usually incited by a GABHS infection.
More common in males and children.
What are the S/S of henoch-schonlein purpura?
- Palpable purpura in lower extremities and buttocks.
- Arthralgias
- Abdominal symptoms
What do serum tests and urine tests look like for henoch-schonlein purpura?
- Serum: normal complement. No confirming test.
- Urine: Hematuria with some proteinuria
What is the treatment for henoch-schonlein purpura?
Supportive only
What is the #1 cause of nephrotic syndrome in the US?
DM
Must be > 3g/day for proteinuria.
What are the main S/S of nephrotic syndrome?
- Peripheral edema
- Dyspnea
- Pleural effusions
- Ascites
How does UA and sediment appear for nephrotic syndrome?
- Proteinuria > 3g/d
- Oval fat bodies if HLD is present.
- Grape clusters in light microscopy
- Maltese crosses in polarized light
How do labs generally appear for nephrotic syndrome?
- Hypoalbuminemia < 3g/dL
- Hypoproteinemia < 6g/dL
- HLD > 50% of nephrotic patients
- Elevated ESR
- Vitamin deficiencies
When is renal biopsy done in a new-onset nephrotic syndrome patient?
If idiopathic/no precipitating obvious cause like DM.
What is the treatment for nephrotic syndrome?
- ACE/ARB for moderate loss.
- Dietary protein restriction for mild.
- Dietary protein INCREASE for severe (> 10g/d loss)
- Thiazide/loop diuretics
- Salt restriction
- HLD treatment/exercise
- Anticoagulation if albumin < 2 g/dL
How does nephrotic syndrome affect children?
Usually full-blown, requiring corticosteroids.
Usually minimal change disease is MC in children.
What is the primary manifestation of primary nephrotic syndrome in adults?
Membranous nephropathy due to immune complex deposition.
What are the S/S of membranous nephropathy in adults?
- Edema
- Frothy urine
- Hypercoagulability risk
Also the S/S of minimal change disease
What is the treatment for membranous nephropathy?
- Transplant
- ACE/ARB
- Immunosuppressive agents
What is amyloidosis?
- Secondary Nephrotic syndrome
- Extracellular deposition of amyloid protein
What characterizes amyloidosis?
- Proteinuria
- Decreased GFR
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Chronic inflammation
What is the treatment for amyloidosis?
Managing underlying disease
Very limited options
What is the MCC of secondary nephrotic syndrome and the MC of ESRD in the US?
Diabetic nephropathy
Usually 10 years post DM-onset.