Reflux Nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is this describing?
Chronic pyelonephritis secondary to urine passing back from the bladder up the ureters.
A
Reflux nephropathy
2
Q
What happens to the kidneys in longstanding reflux in children?
A
Small and scarred kidneys during first 5 years of life.
3
Q
What is this a presentation of?
Proteinuria, oedema, hypoalbuminaemia, infection in the urinary tract.
A
Reflux nephropathy
4
Q
How is reflux nephropathy diagnosed?
A
Micturating cystography
5
Q
What is the treatment for reflux nephropathy?
A
- Prophylaxis antibiotics
- Hypertension managed with ACEi/ARBs
- Surgery
