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show (FSGS) is a cause of nephrotic young adults. Causes idiopathic other renal pathology e.g. IgA nephropathy, reflux nephropathy HIV heroin Alport's syndrome sickle-cell Investigations renal biopsy focal and segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis on light mi  
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Ultrasound diagnostic criteria (in patients with positive family history) ADPKD   show
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show epithelial crescents in the majority of glomeruli. Causes Goodpasture's syndrome Wegener's granulomatosis SLE, microscopic polyarteritis Features nephritic syndrome: haematuria with red cell casts, proteinuria, hypertension, oliguria features specific  
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Normal anion gap ( = hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis)   show
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show 1. Rise in creatinine of 26 micromol/L or more in 48 hours OR 2. >= 50% rise in creatinine over 7 days OR 3. Fall in urine output to less than 0.5ml/kg/hour for more than 6 hours in adults (8 hours in children) OR 4. >= 25% fall in eGFR in children / you  
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Refer to a nephrologist if any of the following apply:   show
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IgA GN associated conditions   show
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show : male gender, proteinuria (especially > 2 g/day), hypertension, smoking, hyperlipidaemia, ACE genotype DD  
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show Common (>1 in 10) diuretics, caffeine & alcohol diabetes mellitus lithium heart failure Infrequent (1 in 100) hypercalcaemia hyperthyroidism Rare (1 in 1000) chronic renal failure primary polydipsia hypokalaemia Very rare (<1 in 10 000) diabetes insipi  
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Nephrotic syndrome: complications   show
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show CMV infection presents with a mononucleosis-like syndrome with fever, myalgia and arthralgia. There is often a leukopaenia, atypical lymphocytosis with a mild rise in transaminases and graft dysfunction. Specific organ involvement can lead to hepatitis,  
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complications of AV fistula   show
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show idiopathic post head injury pituitary surgery craniopharyngiomas histiocytosis X DIDMOAD is the association of cranial Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic Atrophy and Deafness (also known as Wolfram's syndrome) haemochromatosis  
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Rhabdomyolysis causes   show
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Rhabdomyolysis features   show
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Causes of nephrogenic DI   show
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Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome   show
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Amyloidosis: types   show
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ADPKD: features   show
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show The peak incidence for teratomas is 25 years and seminomas is 35 years. Risk factors include: infertility (increases risk by a factor of 3) cryptorchidism family history Klinefelter's syndrome mumps orchitis  
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Acute interstitial nephritis causes   show
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show smoking lower respiratory tract infection pulmonary oedema inhalation of hydrocarbons young males  
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Acute interstitial nephritis Causee   show
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show fever, rash, arthralgia eosinophilia in the urinalysis mild renal impairment hypertension  
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Treatment of Goodpasture's has three main principles:   show
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Plasmapheresis in Goodpasture's is indicated in the following:   show
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show Goodpasture's syndrome Wegener's granulomatosis others: SLE, microscopic polyarteritis  
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ECG features hypokalamia   show
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show known renal impairment (especially diabetic nephropathy) age > 70 years dehydration cardiac failure the use of nephrotoxic drugs such as NSAIDs  
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show the evidence base currently supports the use of intravenous 0.9% sodium chloride at a rate of 1 mL/kg/hour for 12 hours pre- and post- procedure. There is also evidence to support the use of isotonic sodium bicarbonate  
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show ADPKD: features hypertension recurrent UTIs abdominal pain renal stones haematuria chronic kidney disease  
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show liver cysts (70% - the commonest extra-renal manifestation): may cause hepatomegaly berry aneurysms (8%): rupture can cause subarachnoid haemorrhage cardiovascular system: mitral valve prolapse, mitral/tricuspid incompetence, aortic root dilation, aortic  
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Prevention of renal stones   show
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what increases the risk of AKI:   show
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It also defines the criteria for diagnosing AKI   show
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show 1. Renal tranplant 2. ITU patient with unknown cause of AKI 3. Vasculitis/ glomerulonephritis/ tubulointerstitial nephritis/ myeloma 4. AKI with no known cause 5. Inadequate response to treatment 6. Complications of AKI 7. Stage 3 AKI (see guideline for  
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is generally seen in young children and produces a triad of:   show
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show classically Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) 0157:H7 pneumococcal infection HIV rare: systemic lupus erythematosus, drugs, cancer  
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sevelamer   show
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Features of renal cell carcinoma   show
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Causes of Fanconi syndrome   show
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HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN)   show
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show more common in middle-aged men smoking von Hippel-Lindau syndrome tuberous sclerosis  
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is the commonest type of glomerulonephritis in adults and is the third most common cause of end-stage renal failure (ESRF).   show
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show hypocalcaemia: due to the presence of citrate used as an anticoagulant for the extracorporeal system metabolic alkalosis removal of systemic medications coagulation factor depletion immunoglobulin depletion  
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Indications for plasma exchange (also known as plasmapheresis)   show
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electron microscopy: subendothelial and mesangium immune deposits of electron-dense material resulting in a 'tram-track' appearance   show
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electron microscopy: intramembranous immune complex deposits with 'dense deposits   show
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show Next question Calciphylaxis Calciphylaxis is a rare complication of end-stage renal failure. Due to deposition of calcium within arterioles causing microvascular occlusion and necrosis of the supplied tissue. The risk is linked to hypercalcaemia, h  
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show FSGN  
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show Lower back/flank pain is the most common presenting feature. Fever and lower limb oedema is also seen in some patients. Associations Riedel's thyroiditis previous radiotherapy sarcoidosis inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm drugs: methysergide  
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Renal papillary necrosis Causes   show
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GOLDMARK   show
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show chronic kidney disease who have accelerated progression of chronic kidney disease, have persistent haematuria, have symptoms of urinary tract obstruction, have a family history of polycystic kidney disease (if older than 20 years), have a estimated GFR  
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show is the volume of fluid filtered from the glomerular capillaries into the Bowman's capsule per unit time. GFR is a key measure of renal function in clinical practice  
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renal clearance   show
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Management of Cystinuria   show
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Diagnosis of Cystinuria   show
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