SM 217 Pediatric Nephrology Flashcards
What is the Pronephros in development?
Simple tubes
When is the Pronephros present in development?
The Pronephros is present 3 weeks EGA
What is the Mesonephros in development?
Filtering units and glomeruli with tubules that eventually degenerate into the Wolffian duct; formed caudal to the Pronephros at 4 weeks EGA
What forms the Ureteric bud?
Mesonephros
When is the Mesonephros present in development?
The Mesonephros is present 4 weeks EGA
What does the Ureteric bud do and when?
At 5 weeks EGA, the Ureteric bud invades the surrounding mesenchyme and begins signaling at the tips of it’s expansion to convert Metanephric Mesenchyme into renal epithelia
What is reciprocal signaling in the developing signaling?
Bidirectional signaling between the Ureteric Bud and the Metanephric Mesenchyme that allows for renal branching and the development of collecting ducts, renal pelvis, etc.
What embryonic structure forms the renal collecting ducts, pelvis, and ureters?
The Ureteric bud
What embryonic structure forms the glomeruli, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal tubules?
The Metanephric Mesenchyme
When do the first glomeruli form and when have they all formed?
The first glomeruli forms at 9-10 weeks, and they form exponentially until development is complete at 32-36 weeks
What are CAKUT?
Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract - the main cause of ESRD in pediatric populations
What is renal agenesis?
Failure of the Ureteric bud to form or induce the Metanephric Mesenchyme, leading to Apoptosis
What is the most common CAKUT?
Hydronephrosis
What causes Hydronephrosis?
Vesicoureteral reflux
What are other, less common CAKUTs?
Renal cysts and renal dysplasia
What are the major causes of CKD/ESRD in adults?
Diabetic Nephropathy, HTN, ADPKD
Are the major causes of CKD/ESRD the same in adults and kids?
Nope
What are the major causes of CKD/ESRD in kids?
Wide differential, including: Renal aplasia/dysplasia, FSGS, Obstructive Uropathy
What are the complications of CKD in kids?
Impaired growth Anemia HTN Bone Disorders CV Risk Cognitive Development/Transition to Adult Care
How does CKD impair growth in kids?
Since 1/3rd of growth occurs in the first 2 years of life, infants with CKD have stunted growth due to malnutrition, metabolic acidosis, and mineral/bone disorders
How is impaired growth in kids with CKD treated?
Treatment of acidosis
Nutritional support via G-tube feeds
Growth Hormone therapy
How does anemia progress in kids with CKD?
Higher stages of CKD have a higher prevalence of anemia in CKD
What causes anemia in CKD in kids?
Decreased production of Erythropoietin and iron dysregulation in the kidney
How is anemia in CKD in kids treated?
Iron supplementation + recombinant human erythropoietin
How does HTN manifest in kids with CKD?
HTN effects more than half of kids with CKD and resists anti-hypertensive medications, is often masked, and is a major risk factor for CV mortality and LV Hypertrophy
How should HTN be managed in kids with CKD?
Intensified BP control to < 50th percentile for age/height is better, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is required
How do mineral bone disorders manifest in CKD in kids?
Dysregulation of the Ca/Phos/PTH/FGF23 axis leads to bone growth issues and vascular calcifications
How are bone disorders in kids with CKD managed?
Try and lower serum Phosphorus and PTH levels with:
Dietary restrictions Phosphorus binders (taste awful) Vit D Supplements
What causes CV risk and mortality in kids with CKD?
Compounded effects of other CKD manifestations such as HTN/LV Hypertrophy, bone disorders, and anemia
What is the leading cause of death in the pediatric CKD population?
Cardiovascular mortality
What forms the comma-shaped body and s-shaped body during kidney development?
The Metaneprhic Mesenchyme
What is Renal Dysplasia?
Irregular signaling between the Metaneprhic Mesenchyme and the Ureteric Bud