Renal Tubular Diseases, UTIs, Uroliths and Crystals Flashcards
Which dog breeds are predisposed to renal glucosuria?
- Basenji
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Scottish Terrier
What clinical signs do dogs with renal glucosuria typically present with?
- PU/PD but otherwise BAR/healthy
- Diagnostics revealing normoglycemic glucosuria
What is the pathophysiology behind renal glucosuria in basenjis, norwegian elkhounds, and scottish terriers?
- Genetic, inability to reabsorb glucose in the PCT or DCT
What area of the kidney is most affected by Fanconi syndrome?
- Proximal tubular disorder
- Failure to absorb many electrolytes: glucose, K+, Phos, Bicarb, Ca+, AAs
What bloodwork findings are consistent with Fanconi syndrome?
- Electrolyte imbalances: failure to reabsorb glucose, K+, Phos, Bicarb, Ca+, AAs
What is an acquired cause of Fanconi syndrome?
- Jerky treats
- Gentamicin
- Chlorambucil in cats
- HypoPTH
What breed is predisposed to Fanconi syndrome?
- Basenjis
What clinical signs can be seen in a patient with Fanconi syndrome?
- PU/PD
- Bone density loss / osteomalacia
- Weight loss
- Aciduria pH < 6
(clinically unwell… unlike renal glucosuria)
How can you differentiate Fanconi syndrome vs renal glucosuria in a Basenji presenting with PU/PD?
- Check CBC!!
- Normal BG with glucosuria in renal glucosuria, also present clinically well
- Low BG and glucosuria with Fanconi syndrome
What happens with Type I Renal tubular acidosis?
- Distal tubular disorder
- Failure to excrete H+ = metabolic acidosis
- Increased excretion of Bicarb = Alkalinuria)
What happens with Type II Renal tubular acidosis?
- Proximal tubular disorder
- Defective bicarb reabsorption = metabolic acidosis
- H+ secreted in urine to compensate = Aciduria
Seen with Fanconi syndrome
Does cystinuria have a sex predilection?
Yes, males > females
A 5 year old male English Bulldog presents with PU/PD. Upon further urinary testing, hexagonal shaped crystals are seen. What is your diagnosis and what is the treatment plan?
- Cysteine crystals
- Alkalinize the urine with potassium citrate
- 2-MPG / Tiopronin binds cysteine
- Feed non-acidifying, low protein, low Na+ diet
Hyperuricosuria is common in what dog breeds?
- Dalmations
- English bulldogs
- Black Russian Terriers
What is the pathogenesis behind hyperuricosuria?
- Genetic or due to PSS (hepatic dz)
- Defect in conversion of urate to allantoin
Treatment plan for hyperuricosuria?
- Protein restricted diet
- Allopurinol (converts urate to allantoin)
- Alkalinize the urine with potassium citrate
- Increased hydration
- Management of hepatic dz if needed
What is the most common heriditary renal disorder in cats?
Polycystic kidney disease
What breed is predisposed to polycystic kidney disease?
Persians
How can polycystic kidney disease be prevented?
Complete elimination of all affected Persians from breeding programs!
Infection with which urease producing bacteria can result in struvite urolithiasis?
- Staphylococcus
- Proteus
- Enterococcus
- Mycoplasma
Which stones are radio-opaque and can be seen on survey radiographs?
- Calcium phosphate
- Calcium oxalate
- Struvite
- Silicate
Which stones are radiolucent and need contrast studies for visualization?
- Cysteine
- Urates
- Xanthine
When is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy recommended for nephrolithiasis?
- Dogs only!
- For struvite and calcium oxalate stones only
How can struvite stones be medically managed?
- D-methione acidifier!
- Restrict Mg, NH3, and PO4
What crystals can be seen with ethylene glycol toxicity?
Calcium oxalate monohydrate
How can you medically manage a patient with calcium oxalate stones?
- Alkalinize the urine with Potassium citrate
- Thiazide diuretics (not indicated if hyperCa)
What test can be performed to diagnose Type I Renal tubular acidosis?
Ammonium Chloride challenge, measure pH over time
What test can be performed to diagnose Type II Renal tubular acidosis?
Sodium bicarbonate challenge, measure pH over time
What dog breed is overrepresented for cysteinuria?
- English bulldogs
- Males > females
What is the prognosis of renal glucosuria?
Good prognosis!
What is the most common kidney neoplasia in dogs vs cats?
Dogs - Renal Carcinoma
Cats - Renal Lymphoma
List differentials for bilaterally enlarged kidneys
- Lymphoma / Carcinoma / Neoplasia
- FIP
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
What is the treatment of choice for a dog with renal neoplasia?
- Nephrectomy if unilateral disease
What is the treatment of choice for a cat with renal neoplasia?
- Usually lymphoma in cats so tx of choice is chemotherapy
(CHOP protocol)