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Renal Inflammation: Glomerulonephritis Flashcards

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What is Glomerulonephritis?

A

Inflammation of glomeruli

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What is the etiology of Glomerulonephritis?

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Immunologic abnormalities,
 ischemia, 
infection, 
drugs, 
toxins, s
ystemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and CHF
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What is the pathophysiology?

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Epithelial layer of glomerular capillary membrane is disturbed, changes permeability

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What is acute glomerulonephritis?

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Losing permeability

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What are the manifestations of acute glomerulonephritis?

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Urinary: hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria <200 mL

clean culture- no bacteria growth

Min c/o pain, minimal pain

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What is chronic glomerulonephritis?

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Several diseases lead to renal failure

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