Paediatric Nephrology - Nephritic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of haematuria?
A
Macroscopic/frank and microscopic
2
Q
How may you investigate frank haematuria?
A
You can see it
3
Q
How may you investigate microscopic haematuria?
A
Dipstix adequate
Investigate
-> trace on 2 occasions
4
Q
What does stix positive + microscopy negative tell you?
A
Haemaglobinuria
5
Q
What are the local causes of haematuria?
A
Malignancies - sarcomas Stones UTI Trauma Urethritis
6
Q
What are the systemic causes of haematuria?
A
Clotting disorders
7
Q
What are the renal causes of haematuria?
A
Glomerulonephritis
Tumour (Wilm’s - nephroblastoma)
Cysts
8
Q
What are the bladder causes of haematuria?
A
Malignancies - sarcomas Stones UTI Trauma Urethritis
