Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
3 year old presents to hospital with dark urine. Passing urine less frequently, appears pale and has been fatigued. Bloody diarrhoea history eight days prior. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
2
Q
What are the triad of features in haemolytic uraemic syndrome?
A
AKI, haemolysis, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia.
3
Q
14 year old girl with two month history of early morning vomiting. Abdo discomfort and abdo distention. Which is the first investigation?
A
beta-HCG