Renal Flashcards
What are the functions of the kidney?
- filter or secrete waste substances
- retain albumin + circulating cells
- control BP
- activate 25-hydroxy vitamin D
- synthesises EPO
What is the normal GFR?
120ml/min
What is fanconi syndrome?
A rare condition
Failure of the PCT to absorb
How does fanconi syndrome present?
Polyuria, glycosuria, aminoaciduria, rickets, phophaturia, metabolic acidosis
What can cause fanconi syndrome?
- cystinosis
- tenofovir
- paraprotein disease
- Wilson’s disease
- glycogen storage disorders
- sjorgren’s syndrome
- nephrotic syndrome
What is IgA nephropathy?
aka Bergers disease or mesangioproliferative GN
Abnormality in IgA glycosylation leads to deposition of IgA in the mesangial cells surrounding the glomerular capillaries.
What is the commonest cause of glomerulonephritis worldwide?
IgA nephropathy
What is IgA nephropathy often assoc with?
Tonsillitis
Macroscopic haematuria
What are the common locations for renal stones?
Pelviureteric junction
Pelvic brim
Vesicoureteric junction
RF for renal stones?
Anatomical abnormalities (e.g. obstruction) Family history Chemical composition of urine Dehydration Infection Primary renal disease Gout Diet (high oxalate levels) Drugs (diuretics)
What are some different types of renal stones?
Calcium stones
Uric acid stones
Infection induced stones
Cystine stones
How do renal stones present?
Mostly asymptomatic Renal colic Dysuria Recurrent UTIs Haematuria
Describe renal colic?
Rapid onset Excruciating ureteric spasms Pain is from loin to groin and comes and goes in waves Worse when fluid loading N+V
How are renal stones diagnosed?
1st line: Kidney-Ureter Bladder X-Ray
Gold standard: Non-contrast Computerised Tomography (NCCT-KUB)
Other: USS, bloods, urine dipstick
How are renal stones treated?
IV diclofenac
IV cefuroxime if infection
Antiemetics
If <5mm in lower ureter, 90% pass spontaneously
If >5mm and pain = medical expulsive therapy:
- oral nifedipine
If still not passing:
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
- Endoscopy with YAG
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
How can you prevent renal stones?
Active lifestyle
Over hydration
Low salt and calcium diet
Allopurinol (prevents uric acid stones)
What is AKI?
An abrupt sustained rise in serum urea and creatinine due to a rapid decline in GFR, leading to failure to maintain fluid, electrolytes and acid-base homeostasis.
What staging system is used to classify AKI?
KDIGO
Criteria:
1. rise in creatinine >26umol/L in 48hours
2. rise in creatinine >1.5 x baseline
3. urine output <0.5mL/kg/h for >6hrs consecutively
Need ONE to diagnose
What are some pre-renal causes of AKI?
Renal hypoperfusion
Hypovolaemia
Low cardiac output
What are some intrinsic renal causes of AKI?
Acute tubular necrosis Glomerular: glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome Drugs Renal parenchyma damage Vascular - renal artery/vein thrombosis - vasculitis - HUS
What are some post renal causes of AKI?
Urinary tract obstruction
Stones, clots
Extrinsic compression (e.g. malignancy)
Strictures (e.g. malignancy)
RF for AKI?
>75years Heart failure Poor fluid intake/increase loss Peripheral vascular disease Sepsis Diabetes Prostate cancer
How does AKI present?
O/E:
- palpable bladder + kidneys
- pelvic masses
- oedema
Oliguira Thirst Pericarditis SOB Postural hypotension High urea Sx
What are symptoms of high urea levels?
Fatigue, weakness, anorexia, N+V, confusion, seizures, coma, pruritus, bruising