Renal/ GU Flashcards
1
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Orthostatic proteinuria
A
Elevated protein excretion while in the upright position and normal protein excretion in supine position. Most frequent cause of isolated proteinuria in children
2
Q
Barter syndrome treatment
A
Lifelong therapy is required to minimize the effects of excess of prostaglandins and aldosterone give spironolactone and naproxen
3
Q
Vesicoureteral reflux
A
In children is a common cause for recurrent uti
Dx with voiding cystourethrogram
4
Q
Minimal change disease what do you see in light microscopy and immuno florescence versus electron microscopy
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Normal
Effacement of thought processes of podocytes confirmatory for MCD
