Nephritis Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Which, glomerulonephritis or pyelonephritis is likely to be infective?
A
pylonephritis
2
Q
What is the commonest organism in pyelonephritis?
A
E.coli
3
Q
What are risk factors for pyelonephritis?
A
Obstruction
Female
Vesico-ureteric reflux
4
Q
What is tuberculous pyelonephritis?
A
haematogenous spread, usually from lung
caseaus foci
5
Q
What is urethritis and cystitis cystica?
A
multiple small fluid filled lesions projected into lumen
6
Q
What is schistosmiasis?
A
S. Haematibium causal organism
Tropical countries
Predisposes to squamous carcinoma and urothelial malignancy
7
Q
What is hydronephrosis?
A
dilatation of pelvicalcyceal system with parenchymal atrophy, mainly causes by reflux or obstruction
8
Q
If severe what may be seen in hydronphrosis?
A
marked cortical thinning
fibrosis
