Loin Pain Flashcards

1
Q

Most common form of kidney tumor?

A

Clear cell carcinoma

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2
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Renal colic signs

A

Patient is writhing around and is in severe pain

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3
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Pyelonephritis signs

A

Patient is very ill, high temp, even rigors

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4
Q

Uretero-pelvic junction obstruction is caused or follows what?

A

Drinking large amounts of fluid

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5
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What is commonly misdiagnosed as renal colic or an acute abdomen?

A

A renal infarction

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6
Q

A patient presents with a burning loin pain, followed by a rash, what does he have?

A

Herpes Zoster

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7
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A patient presents with aching discomfort, that is exacerbated by lifting and bending, what does he have?

A

Muscular pain

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Investigations?

A

Urine analysis, for adults, a low dose non contrast CT as first line.

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9
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What imaging do we do for loin pain in a pregnant woman?

A

Ultrasound

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10
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What imaging do we do for children and younger people?

A

Ultrasound

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11
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Management

A

Oral fluids to start with, we intervene if a renal stone is bigger than 7mm in diameter

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