trigger - CKD 2 Flashcards
immune complex “humps” on kidney biopsy
postinfectious glomerulonephritis
do not confuse with membranous nephropathy which is CAUSED by immune complex deposition
smoky coca cola colored urine
glomerulonephritis (MC symptom in bergers IgA)
IgA deposition in vessel walls
henoch schonlein purpura
presents with arthralgias and abdominal symtpoms (nausea, colic, melena)
henoch schonlein purpura
associated with peripheral edema, dyspnea, pleural effusions and ascites
nephrotic syndrome
oval fat bodies on urine sediment
nephrotic syndrome with marked HLD
grape clusters or maltese crosses on urine sediment
nephrotic syndrome
elevated ESR
nephrotic syndrome
and
cholesterol atheroembolic disease
nephrotic syndrome with protein malnutrition and thromboembolic events
minimal change disease!
what is the only thing in this lecture that is blatently stated to be treated with corticosteroids
minimal change disease!
it says to use corticosteroids in nephrotic syndromes but only states steroids in the treatment for this disease! so thats what im going with.
(note: in membranous nephropathy you do use “immunosuppressive agents” but idk if thats steroids)
caused by immune complex deposition
membranous nephropathy!
edema and frothy urine
membranous nephropathy
enlarged kidneys are seen in what diagnosis
amyloidosis and ARPKD
caused by medications specifically analgesics (2)
- acute interstitial nephritis
- analgesic nephropathy
presents with HTN, pain, and hydronephrosis
obstructive uropathy
also presents with: bladder distension
may see hematuria or pyuria on UA
serum Cr elevated
obstructive uropathy
what three diagnoses present with pyuria
- obstructive uropathy (sometimes)
- analgesic nephropathy
- nephrocalcinosis
what presents as frequent UTIs in children
vesicouretal reflux disease
when is voiding cystourethrogram used
vesicouretal reflux disease!
an adult US shows:
- asymmetric small kidneys
- irregular outlines
- thin cortices
- areas of compensatory hypertrophy
what disease do they likley have?
vesicouretal reflux disease