Renal Flashcards
What is the definition of microscopic hematuria?
5+ RBCs/hpf in 3 centrifuged samples of freshly voided urine obtained over several weeks
True or False: The urine is not discolored when there is microscopic hematuria?
True
4 RBCs/hpf is considered microscopic hematuria?
FALSE (5+)
What are 3 things that can cause a transient hematuria?
- Minor trauma
- Exercise
- Fever
What is an important part of evaluating hematuria?
Family history
If a patient with hematuria has a family history of hematuria without complications, what could the diagnosis be?
Benign familial hematuria
In benign familial hematuria, is it typically microscopic or macroscopic?
Microscopic
What is the management for benign familial hematuria?
Monitoring for HTN and proteinuria
What is the next step after you get a urine dipstick positive for blood?
Obtain a urinalysis with microscopy
What are 3 things that a dipstick positive for blood could be positive for?
- Hemoglobin
- Myoglobin
- Porphyrins
What are 2 additional findings in patients with hemoglobinuria?
- Jaundice
- Anemia
-No RBCs in urine so no hematuria
Kid who was vigorously active and has gross hematuria, otherwise asymptomatic, 0-2 RBCs on microscopic urinalysis… most likely diagnosis?
Myoglobinuria… 0-2 RBCs/hpf isn’t hematuria
What are 5 things to know in a patient presenting with hematuria?
Is there…
- Proteinuria
- HTN
- Abdominal pain
- Dysuria
- Family history of kidney disease
What % of school-aged children is microscopic hematuria seen normally in?
2-3%
After following a school-age child with hematuria for 6 months, what % remain + for hematuria?
1%
If you have a kid with hematuria and no other symptoms, what is next step?
Repeat urinalysis in a few weeks
If a repeat UA is positive for hematuria, what is the next step?
Check a urine Ca/Cr ratio (look for hypercalciuria)
What is a common cause of microscopic hematuria?
Hypercalciuria
What should be done if you have persistent hematuria with a calcium/creatinine ratio greater than 0.25?
Check 24 hour total calcium excretion
What value for 24 hour total calcium excretion confirms hypercalciuria?
> 4.0 mg/day
If you have confirmed hypercalciuria after a 24 hour total calcium excretion, what should b done next?
Renal US to rule out a renal stone
What should be done if you have persistnet hematuria with a calcium/creatinine ratio less than 0.25?
Obtain serum BUN, creatinine, and electrolytes
-Other labs to consider based on history would be C3, C4, ANA, ds-DNA, CBC, sed rate, urine protein:creatinine ratio, ASO titers, ANCA, and renal/bladder US (to look for UPJ obstruction)
What is a hematological condition you should keep in mind with hematuria?
Sickle cell disease
True to False: A child with sickle cell trait (Hgb AS) can develop hematuria?
True
When is cystoscopy indicated in a pediatric patient?
Never (bladder CA is very unlikely)
What is a red/pink discoloration in the diaper of a newborn likely due to?
Urate crystals (not hematuria)- No treatment needed once UA is normal
What is the finding of RBCs in a urine sample that is discolored?
Gross hematuria
Name 12 things that can result in gross hematuria.
- Glomerulonephritis (post infectious- strep, membranoproliferative)
- HSP
- IgA nephropathy
- Hereditary nephritis
- Alport syndrome
- Benign familial hematuria
- Sickle cell disease
- UPJ obstruction
- Stones
- Bleeding disorders
- Crystals in the urine
- Trauma
How do kids with kidney stones present?
- Hematuria
- Abdominal/flank oain
- Urinary frequency
- Dysuria
- Fever
What medication can turn urine (along with tears and sweat) orange?
Rifampin
Painless tea or coke-colored urine with RBC casts and deformed RBCs, but without clots?
Glomerular disease
Bright red urine with clots?
Non-glomerular disease (lower urinary tract below level of kidneys)
-Could be structural anatomical abnormality- kidney stones, Wilms tumor, cystic kidney disease
True or False: Kids with kidney stones should undergo a full metabolic workup?
True
What imaging study is needed for kids with kidney stones?
US- to evaluate for stone burden and renal/urological abnormalities
What is the most common type of kidney stones in children?
Calcium
What kids are at increased risk for calcium renal stones?
- Distal RTA
- Hypercalciuria- Hyperparathyroidism/hypercalcemia
- Loop diuretics
What is the initial diagnostic study when you suspect renal stones?
Plain XR or US
What size stones usually pass on their own?
Smaller than 5mm
What procedure might be required for kidney stones >5mm?
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
What are some long-term treatment options for kids with kidney stones?
- Increase fluid intake
- Restrict salt intake
- Thiazide (if above don’t work)
True or False: Proteinuria in the absence of hematuria or other clinical findings is likely benign?
True
What two settings might you see a benign proteinuria?
- Alkali urine
2. Concentrated urine
What is having proteinuria present during the day, but disappearing when lying down (asleep)?
Orthostatic proteinuria
How is othostatus proteinuria confirmed?
First void spot urine right after waking (this should show no proteinuria, even though later in the day there may be preoteinuria)
If a first void spot urine right after waking shows no proteinuria (but there is protinuria later in the day), what is done next?
Check serum creatinine
If a kid with suspected orthostatic proteinuria has a normal serum creatinine, when can you follow-up?
3 months
Kid with proteinuria that doesn’t disappear on first morning specimen, what do you check next?
Urine protein/creatinine ratio
A urine protein/creatinine ratio >2 suggests what?
Renal disease
What are 3 things that can cause temporary proteinuria?
- Fever
- Exercise
- Dehydration
What are 3 things in the history that would point you away from just benign transient proteinuria?
- Edema
- History of UTI
- Exposure to toxins
True or False: A 24 hour urine collection is the gold standard for proteinuria in children?
False- Serial spot checks are standard
What is another name for Familial Nephritis?
Alport syndrome
How is Alport syndrome inherited?
X-Linked Dominant
Do males or females get Alport syndrome more frequently?
Males
What are findings with Alport syndrome?
- Hematuria
- Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss
- Ocular defects
- Renal failure
Are males or females with Alport syndrome more likely to develop end-stage renal disease?
Males
True or False: Most females with Alport syndrome are asymptomatic carriers?
True
*Variability in severity in females from degree of random inactivation of mutated X chromosome due to lyonization
What are the 2 most commonly palpated masses in infants?
- Hydeonephrotic kidneys (UPJ obstruction)
2. Multicystic dysplastic kidneys
Child with microscopic hematuria after an MVA or sports injury?
UPJ obstruction
Newborn with hydronephrosis on prenatal US or palpable flank mass (with confirmation of the unilateral flank mass)
UPJ obstruction
What is an enlarged kidney with non-communicating cysts along with thin/no parenchyma and dysplasia?
Multicystic dysplastic kidney disease
Is the kidney functional in Multicystic dysplastic kidney disease?
No
Is there any treatment for multicystic dysplastic kidney disease?
No
What is a unilateral flank mass a clue to?
Renal dysplasia
Diagnosis of multicystic dysplastic kidney disease can be suspected prenatally with what 2 things?
- Oligohydramnios
2. Minimal fluid in bladder
Is multicystic dysplastic kidney disease typically unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
What % of the time does multicystic dysplastic kidney disease occur with other urinary tract anomalies?
50%
Name 4 urinary tract anomalies that can be seen with multicystic dysplastic kidney disease.
- UPJ obstruction
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Posterior urethral valves
- Megaureter and duplication
What is necessary to confirm diagnosis of multicystic dysplastic kidney disease?
Renal US
What imaging besides renal US is needed in multicystic dysplastic kidney disease?
VCUG- rule out comorbid anomalies
What is the typical presentation of ARPKD in infants?
Bilateral flank masses, history of oligohydramnios
What is the typical presentation of ARPKD in older kids?
Bilateral kidney masses, signs of chronic portal HTN (due to congenital hepatic fibrosis)
What are signs of portal HTN?
- Hematemesis
- Palpable liver
- Thrombocytopenia
- Splenomegaly
What imaging should the workup for ADPKD include?
Renal US
What brain abnormality is ADPKD associated with?
Intracranial aneurysms
What is typical in family history for ADPKD?
Death from renal disease and/or cerebral aneurysms
How does a ureterocele present?
Symptoms mimic UTI: Dysuria, hematuria, abdominal pain
What is the most common cause of urinary retention in females?
Ureterocele
Name 2 ways ureterocele can present on exam/imaging.
- Mass protruding from the urethral meatus
2. Round filling defect on IVP
What can a ureterocele lead to?
Urinary tract obstruction
The earlier a UTI presents in life, the more likely what is a contributing factor?
Reflux
How is diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux confirmed?
VCUG
What 2 things does management of vesicoureteral reflux depend on?
- Grade
2. Fact that reflux improves with time
What are the 2 main goals of management in vesicoureteral reflux?
- Avoid HTN
2. Avoid renal insufficiency/renal failure
True or False: Prophylactic antibiotics are routinely recommended for vesicoureteral reflux?
False
*May be indicated for some kids with high grade VUR- urology should decide
What is important for kids with VUR who are febrile?
Get urine evaluation ASAP to rule out/treat UTI
What are urethral strictures usually the result of?
Uretheral trauma (don’t forget placement of catheter can do this- watch for any recent surgery)
Besides uretheral trauma, what else can cause urethral strictures?
Infections (like GC)
When is insertion of a urinary catheter contraindicated?
In a patient who is experiencing gross urethral bleeding following trauma
What should you think with a newborn who has a palpable bladder and weak urinary stream?
Posterior urethral valves
What 2 things would a prenatal US in a kid with PUV show?
- Bilateral hydronephrosis
2. Reduced renal parenchyma
What is next step in an infant with a palpable bladder and no urine output?
Pass a urine catheter
What should be done once PUV is suspected/confirmed?
Consult urology for surgical correction immediately
True or False: Renal failure can occur even after surgical correction of posterior valves?
True- Long term followup of bladder function is important
True or False: PUV can occur in males and females?
False- only in males
What 3 things are kids with prune belly syndrome prone to?
- Chronic UTIs
- Dilated ureters
- Large bladders
What is another name for Eagle Barrett syndome?
Prune Belly Syndrome
What is the cause of the problems with chronic UTI, dilated ureters, and large bladders in kids with prune belly syndrome?
Posterior uretheral valves
What is the typical triad presentation of prune belly syndrome?
Newborn with…
- Bilateral hydronephrosis
- Undescended testicles
- Poor anterior abdominal wall musculature
What does the presentation of males with bilateral hydronephrosis warrant?
Immediate VCUG (rule out posterior uretheral valves)
What is something that is very important to pay attention to in a patient presenting with dysuria?
Age
What are 4 possible causes of dysuria in a pre-adolescent female?
- Pinworms
- Poor hygiene
- Trauma
- Vaginitis
What is 1 possible cause of dysuria in an adolescent female who isn’t sexually active?
UTI
What are 2 possible causes of dysuria in an adolescent female who is sexually active?
- UTI
2. Chlamydia/gonoccoal infection
What is a possible cause of dysuria in an adolescent male?
Chlamydia/gonococcal infection
Teenage girl treated empirically for UTI still experiencing dysuria, best next step?
Additional history, PE, or lab tests (like a pelvic exam)
*Don’t pick additional treatment (like a new abx)
What are 3 causes of urinary frequency and incontinence?
- UTI
- Ectopic urethral opening in females
- Unstable bladder
Girl who has had a thorough workup that is negative and continues to wet her pants?
Ectopic urethral opening
When do kids with an unstable bladder experience symptoms?
Daytime (urinary frequency) and are usually okay at night
What behaviors might kids with unstable bladders do to compensate?
Cross legs or squat
What can unstable bladder lead to?
UTI (from urine retention)
What are 2 ways to help manage unstable bladder?
- Timed urination
2. Anticholinergic agents
How is a UTI diagnosed?
> 50,000 colonies of a SINGLE organism from a reliable sample (cath or bladder tap)
What virus can cause UTI?
Adenovirus (but most UTI are caused by bacteria)
What is the most common but with UTI?
E. Coli
What are two other bugs besides E. Coli that can cause UTI?
- Klebsiella
2. Enterococcus