Renal zebras Flashcards
IgG4 dx
tubulointerstitial nephritis on exam
autoimmune pancreatitis
allergic rhinitis
submandibular gland swelling
labs associated with IgG4 dx
elevated ANA low serum complement levels elevated serum IgG elevated serum IgE peripheral eosinophilia
kidney imaging with IgG4 dx is with
enlarged kidneys or renal masses that may present as small peripheral cortical nodules
definitive diagnosis of IgG4 related dx is with
tissue biopsy to demonstrate infiltrative with IgG4 positive plasma cells
Treatment of IgG4 dx is with
glucocorticoids.
lead nephropathy occurs with
pts who have exposure to lead or exposure to lead in the water, soil, paint or food products
lead nephropathy is associated with
hyperuricemia, HTN, and recurrent gouty attacks
chronic tubulointerstitial dx from lead nephropathy is
after years of continuous or intermittent lead exposure.
lead contaminated moonshine.
lead containing car radiators used to condense the alcohol in distinling process
how to measure lead levels?
blood lead levels