Renal Flashcards
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Causes of renal papillary necrosis
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- Severe acute pyelonephritis
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Obstructive nephropathy
- Analgesic nephropathy (NSAIDS)
- Sickle cell anaemia
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Features of renal papillary necrosis
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Visible haematuria
Loin pain
Proteinuria
3
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Renal tubular acidosis T2
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Inability to resorb bicarbonate -> acidemia.
Results in hypokalemia, osteomalacia, acidemia.
Cause: Acetazolemide
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