Paeds: Renal & Urology Flashcards
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
what is the classic triad
- haemolytic anaemia
- AKI
- thrombocytopenia
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
what is it
thrombosis within small blood vessels throughout the body
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
what is it triggered by
shiga toxin produced by e.coli 0157
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
what trx increases the risk of developing HUS
abx and anti-motility medications (loperamide) to treat gastroenteritis
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
signs and sx
- reduced urine output
- haematuria or dark brown urine
- abdo pain
- lethargy + irritability
- confusion
- oedema
- hypertension
- bruising
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
mnx
medial emergency
supportive:
- urgent referral to paed renal unit for renal dialysis if required
- antihypertensives if required
- careful maintenance o fluid balance
- blood transfusions if required
Nephrotic Syndrome
why does it occur
the BM in the glomerulus becomes highly permeable to protein
allowing proteins to leak from the blood into the urine
Nephrotic Syndrome
whom is it most common in
2-5yr olds
Nephrotic Syndrome
classic triad of features
- proteinuria (>3 on urine dipstick)
- hypoalbuminaemia
- oedema
Nephrotic Syndrome
what may be seen in the urine
frothy urine
Nephrotic Syndrome
what would the lipid profile show
- high cholesterol
- high triglycerides
- low density lipoproteins
Nephrotic Syndrome
what would the blood pressure be
high
Nephrotic Syndrome
blood coagulability: high or low
high, with an increased tendency to form blood clots
Nephrotic Syndrome
most common cause in children
minimal change disease
Nephrotic Syndrome
intrinsic kidney disease causes
- focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
- membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome
systemic illness causes
- henoch schonlein purpura
- diabetes
- infection: hepatitis, malaria
Nephrotic Syndrome
is renal biopsy and standard microscopy able to detect minimal change disease
no
Nephrotic Syndrome
minimal change disease: what will urinalysis show
small molecular weight proteins
hyaline casts
Nephrotic Syndrome
minimal change disease: mnx
corticosteroids (i.e. prednisolone)
Nephrotic Syndrome
General mnx
- high dose steroids
- low salt diet
- diuretics
- albumin infusions
- abx prophylaxis if severe
Nephrotic Syndrome
how long are high dose steroids given for
4w and then gradually weaned over the next 8w
Nephrotic Syndrome
what does steroids sensitive mean
children who respond to steroids
Nephrotic Syndrome
what does steroids dependent mean
patients that struggle to wean off steroids due to relapses
Nephrotic Syndrome
what does steroids resistant mean
pts that do not response to steroids
Nephrotic Syndrome
what do you use in steroid resistant children
ACEi and immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, rituximab)
Nephrotic Syndrome
complications: why does hypovolaemia occur
fluid leaks from the intravascular space into the interstitial space causing oedema and low BP
Nephrotic Syndrome
complications: why can thrombosis occur
proteins that normally prevent blood clotting are lost in the kidneys
also liver responds to the low albumin by producing pro-thrombotic proteins
Nephrotic Syndrome
complications: why can infection occur
the kidneys leak immunoglobulins, weakening the capacity of the immune system to respond
medications also suppress immune system
Nephrotic Syndrome
complications: hypovolaemia, thrombosis, infection and ________
- acute or chronic renal failure
- relapse
Polycystic Kidney Disease
what are the 2 types
autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)
Autosomal dominant ADPKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease
when does ARPKD present
in neonates
usually picled up on antenatal USS
ARPKD
where is the mutation
in the polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (PKHD1) gene on chromosome 6
ARPKD
what does the polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (PKHD1) gene on chromosome code for
fibrocystin/polyductin protein complex (FPC)
which is responsible for the creation of tubules and the maintenance of healthy epithelial tissue in the kidneys, liver and pancreas.
ARPKD
3 features
- Cystic enlargement of the renal collecting ducts
- Oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia and Potter syndrome
- Congenital liver fibrosis
ARPKD
what is seen on antenatal scans
oligohydramnios and polycystic kidneys
ARPKD
what is oligohydramnios
a lack of amniotic fluid caused by reduced urine production by the fetus