Urinary Pathology (1-3) Flashcards
name the term
abnormal increase in non-protein nitrogenous substances in blood (urea, creatinine, etc)
azotemia
name the term
the group of clinical signs resulting from azotemia
uremia
name the term
GFR 20-50% normal, polyuria present, decreased concntrating ability
renal insufficiency
name the term
GFR <20% normal, polyuria present, decreased concentrating ability and metabolic effects
chronic renal failure
name the term
urine SG is the SAME as plasma (tubules haven’t concentrated or diluted the urine)
isothenuria
name the term
urine SG is LOWER than plasma (implies dilution of the filtrate by the tubules)
hyposthenuric
name the term
urine SG is HIGHER than plasma (implies concentration of the filtrate by the tubules)
hypersthenuric
name the term
reduced urine production
oliguria
name the term
no urine production
anuria
name 3 reasons why the kidneys are particularly susceptible to toxic injury
- recieve 20% of the cardiac output
- large glomerular capillary surface area
- high metabolic rate of PCT and thick ascending Loop of Henle
the occlusion of any branch of the renal artery will lead to this
infarction
name 3 pathological features of the kidney in chronic renal failure
- shrunken and fibroses
- pale
- firm
name the 4 steps of assessing the kidney at post mortem
- cut in sagittal plane
- remove capsule
- assess corticomedullary ratio
- assess overall contour of cortex and medulla
what should the corticomedullary ratio be in the kidney?
1:2 to 1:3
name the 3 types of azotemia
- pre-renal
- renal
- post-renal
name the type of azotemia
occurs due to reduced renal perfusion
(dehydration, cardiac insufficiency, shock);
urine SG will rise as urine output is reduced to increase blood volume
pre-renal azotemia
name the type of azotemia
develps when there is a decrease in GFR due to acute or chronic renal disease;
decreased renal clearance of both urea and creatinine
renal azotemia
name the type of azotemia
occurs where there is an obstruction of the urinary tract distal to the kidneys;
GFR will decrease and serum urea and creatinine will increase
post-renal azotemia
name 4 non-renal pathologies associated with renal failure
- epithelial lesions
- CV system
- pulmonary lesions
- altered calcium-phosphorous metabolism
name 4 cardiovascular pathologies associated with renal failure
- lesions of uremic origin
- lesions of hypertensive origin
- fibrinous pericarditis
- anemia
name the cardiovascular pathology associated with renal failure
necrosis of the wall of the left auricle and proximal aorta and pulmonary trunk;
erosion of the wall may be associated with thrombus formation
lesions of uremic origin
name the cardiovascular pathology associated with renal failure
cardiac hypertrophy (esp. left side), medial hypertrophy of arterioles and fibrinoid degeneration of the muscle coats and small arteries;
esp. important in cats
lesions of hypertensive origin
name the cardiovascular pathology associated with renal failure
fibrin deposits on visceral pericardial surface
fibrinous pericarditis
name the cardiovascular pathology associated with renal failure
moderate normochromic, normocytic type;
often present in dog with chronic renal failure;
multifactoral etiology (increased RBC fragility, lack of EPO production)
anemia
serum phosphate is (high or low?) in pre-renal, renal and post renal disease due to decreased GFR
high (decreased clearance)
name 3 consequences of altered calcium-phosphorous metabolism due to renal failure
- parathyroid hyperplasia
- soft tissue mineralization
- osteodystrophy
this is a characteristic lesion seen particularly in dogs;
calcium deposition in the subpleural connective tissue of the intercostal spaces (‘ladder-like’)
soft tissue mineralization
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
rare, familial tendency in Doberman and Beagle
renal aplasia
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
most common in pigs and dogs,
kidney usually in a pelvic or inguinal location;
consequences: incotinence, hydronephrosis, pyelonephritis
ectopic kidneys
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
this is due to abnormal nephrogenesis leading to one large kidney with 2 ureters
fused (horseshoe) kidneys
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
disorganized development of the renal parenchyma;
may resemble hypoplasia (affected kidneys are small)
dysplasia
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
common incidental finding in pigs and calves;
usually solitary;
must be differentiated from more significant polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
congenital cysts
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
small (1-2mm) cysts can occur as a sequel to interstitial fibrosis;
occur because tubukles become obstructed by scar tissue
acquired cysts
name the developmental anomaly of the kidney
develop between the renal capsule and the renal reflection of the peritoneum;
usually found in conjunction with concomitant chronic renal disease
perinephric pseudocysts
name the type of hemorrhage in the kidney
due to trauma; can lead to complete renal failure; subcapsular or intrarenal
gross hemorrhage
name the type of hemorrhage in the kidney
common in septicemia disease (streptococcal infections, erysipelas)
petechial hemorrhage
name the type of hemorrhage in the kidney
significant lesion in neonatal herpes virus infection of pups
renal cortical ecchymotic hemorrhages
name the 5 steps of infarction in the kidney
- vascular occlusion
- stasis and congestion
- swelling of parenchyma
- necrosis
- eventual repair by fibrosis
what is the consequence if the renal artery is occluded
total/sub-total renal necrosis
what is the consequence if the arcurate artery is occluded
(kidney)
necrosis of a wedge of the cortex and medulla
what is the consequence if the interlobular vessel is occluded
(kidney)
cortical necrosis only
what are the features of an acute infarct of the kidney
swelling and hemorrhage
what is the features of a chronic infarct of the kidney
shrunken and fibrotic