Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
define nephritis
A
inflammation of the kidney
2
Q
types of nephritis
A
infective (pyelonephritis)
non-infective (GN)
3
Q
define glomerulonephritis
A
inflammation of the glomerulus
4
Q
types of GN causes
A
immune complexes attacking/getting stuck in the sieve
related to vasculitis
5
Q
example of circulating immune complex condition?
A
Goodpasture’s syndrome (IgG antibodies)
6
Q
what do the IgG antibodies do in Goodpastures
A
disrupt membrane charge and block membrane
7
Q
what is used to assess a biopsy sample
A
LM
IF
EM
8
Q
crescents
A
RPGN
9
Q
granulomas
A
GPA
sarcoidosis
10
Q
define xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
A
creates a mass that is usually associated with infection
