Urological Conditions Flashcards

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List 6 possible causes of antenatal hydronephrosis

A
PUJ obstruction
Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
VUJ obstruction
Posteriod urethral valves
Duplex urinary tract systems
Multicystic dysplastic kidney
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What is the treatment (if any) for PUJ obstruction

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Most cases are transient so do not require intervention. More severe cases require ‘pyeloplasty’ where the PUJ is stented to give a wider diameter for flow.

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What is vesicle-ureteric reflux?

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Retrograde flow of urine back into the kidneys caused by a deficiency in a valve at the vesico-ureteric junction

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What is the ‘triad’ in haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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Haemolytic anaemia
Acute renal failure
Thrombocytopenia

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What condition do you need to exclude when bilateral hydronephrosis is detected on antenatal ultrasound with a male baby?

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Posterior ureteric valves

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What is cryptorchidism?

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Maldescent of the testes

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What is the management of cryptorchidism?

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Orchidopexy - Surgical placement of the testis into the scrotum

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What is the most common cause of hydronephrosis detected antenatally?

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PUJ obstruction

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What is the main concern in vesico-ureteric reflux?

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Ascending infection which causes scarring at the renal pole

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What is the treatment for vesico-ureteric reflux?

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Prophylactic treatment with antibiotics

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What is the treatment of posterior urethral valves?

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Surgical (laser) resection corrects the abnormality

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How might posterior urethral valves be detected antenatally?

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Ultrasound scan shows bilateral dilatation of the urinary tract. There may be oligohydramnios.

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What is meant by a duplex kidney?

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2 ureters

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What is hypospadias?

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Congenital malformation of the position of the urethral meatus, such that it emerges on the ventral aspect of the penis

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What advice should be given to parents of children with hypospadias?

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Do not circumcise - The skin from the foreskin may be used in surgical reconstruction

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What is the triad in haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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Acute renal failure
Haemolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopaenia

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What might be visible on blood film of a patient with haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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Schistocytes (fragmented RBCs)

18
Q

What is the cause of haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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Gastroenteritis caused by E. coli

19
Q

What is the most common cause of renal failure in children?

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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome resulting from E. coli gastroenteritis

20
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True / False: Fluids and antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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False - Antibiotics are contraindicated as they increase expression of the verotoxin produced by E. coli. Treatment for HUS is supportive and fluids are required.

21
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Why is surgical correction of an undescended testis indicated?

A

Increased fertility rates

Reduces rate of malignancy

22
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What are the symptoms of haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

A

Oliguria
Diarrhoea and vomiting
May be jaundice (sign of haemolysis)

23
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What are the clinical features of nephritic syndrome?

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Hypertension
Proteinuria
Oedema
Haematuria

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What is the triad of features in nephrotic syndrome?

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Hypoalbinaemia
Proteinuria
Oedema

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What is the most likely cause of nephritic syndrome in children?
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
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What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?
Minimal change disease
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What is the classification of nephrotic syndrome?
``` Steroid sensitive (90%) Steroid resistant (10%) ```
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True / False: Haematuria is common in nephrotic syndrome
False - This is a feature of nephritic syndrome
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When would you see red cell casts on urine microscopy?
Nephritic syndrome
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What is the treatment for nephrotic syndrome?
Several week course of prednisolone
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What is a Wilm's tumour?
Nephroblastoma - most common childhood renal tumour
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When does a Wilm's tumour arise?
80% present before age 5, and they are rare after age 10
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What are the presenting features of Wilm's tumour?
Abdominal mass Haematuria Abdominal pain