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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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show two cysts, unilateral or bilateral, if aged < 30 years two cysts in both kidneys if aged 30-59 years four cysts in both kidneys if aged > 60 years  
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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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show gastrointestinal bicarbonate loss: diarrhoea, ureterosigmoidostomy, fistula renal tubular acidosis drugs: e.g. acetazolamide ammonium chloride injection Addison's disease  
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criteria for diagnosing AKI   show
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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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markers of poor prognosis in IgA nephritis   show
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Causes of Polyuria   show
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Nephrotic syndrome: complications   show
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CMV in transplanted   show
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show infection thrombosis may be detected by the absence of a bruit stenosis may present with acute limb pain steal syndrome  
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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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show seizure collapse/coma (e.g. elderly patients collapses at home, found 8 hours later) ecstasy crush injury McArdle's syndrome drugs: statins (especially if co-prescribed with clarithromycin) overexertion, compartment syndrome, drugs eg. statins, neurolepti  
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show acute kidney injury with disproportionately raised creatinine elevated creatine kinase (CK) myoglobinuria hypocalcaemia (myoglobin binds calcium) elevated phosphate (released from myocytes) hyperkalaemia (may develop before renal failure) metabolic acido  
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Causes of nephrogenic DI   show
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Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome   show
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show AL amyloidosis the most common form of amyloidosis L for immunoglobulin Light chain fragment due to myeloma, Waldenstrom's, MGUS features include: nephrotic syndrome, cardiac and neurological involvement, macroglossia, periorbital eccymoses AA amyloid  
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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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show drugs: cephalosporin, penicillin, clarithromycin, rifampicin, NSAIDs, allopurinol, furosemide systemic disease: SLE, sarcoidosis, and Sjögren's syndrome infection: Hanta virus , staphylococci, legionella, CMV, streptococcal)  
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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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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis Causes   show
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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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Prevention of nephrotoxicity due to contrast media   show
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show ADPKD: features hypertension recurrent UTIs abdominal pain renal stones haematuria chronic kidney disease  
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Extra-renal manifestations of ADPKD   show
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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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show acute kidney injury microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia thrombocytopenia  
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causes of secondary (termed 'typical HUS'):   show
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sevelamer   show
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show classical triad: haematuria, loin pain, abdominal mass pyrexia of unknown origin left varicocele (due to occlusion of left testicular vein) endocrine effects: may secrete erythropoietin (polycythaemia), parathyroid hormone (hypercalcaemia), renin, ACTH  
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Causes of Fanconi syndrome   show
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HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN)   show
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Renal cell cancer Associations*   show
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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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show mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type 1  
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show mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type 2  
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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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renal biopsy focal and segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis on light microscopy effacement of foot processes on electron microscopy   show
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis Associations   show
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show Renal papillary necrosis severe acute pyelonephritis diabetic nephropathy obstructive nephropathy analgesic nephropathy phenacetin was the classic cause but this has now been withdrawn NSAIDs sickle cell anaemia  
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show The causes of a raised anion gap can be remembered using the mnemonic GOLDMARK: glycol (ethylene glycol), oxoproline, L-lactate, D-lactate, methanol, aspirin, renal failure, ketoacidosis.  
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Renal ultrasound is recommended by NICE guidance for patients with?   show
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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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show hydration D-penicillamine urinary alkalinization  
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show cyanide-nitroprusside  
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