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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis   show
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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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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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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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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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Causes of cranial DI   show
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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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show results in cerebral oedema which can present as focal neurological deficits, papilloedema and a decreased level of consciousness. It can be treated with mannitol or hypertonic saline likely to occur in patients with very high levels of urea, metabolic a  
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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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show drugs: the most common cause, particularly antibiotics penicillin rifampicin NSAIDs allopurinol furosemide systemic disease: SLE, sarcoidosis, and Sjögren's syndrome infection: Hanta virus , staphylococci  
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Factors which increase the likelihood of pulmonary haemorrhage in Goodpasture   show
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Acute interstitial nephritis Causee   show
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Features Acute interstitial nephritis   show
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show Remove any identifiable cause of antibody production. Exposure to organic solvents, hydrocarbons, metal dust and smoking are known to increase the risk of developing the disease. Stop further antibody production using immunosuppressive medication (cyclop  
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show . anti-GBM disease in patients with pulmonary haemorrhage those with renal involvement who do not require renal replacement therapy at presentation (the indication in this case) selected patients who may require dialysis but present acutely, are young an  
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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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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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Extra-renal manifestations of ADPKD   show
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Prevention of renal stones   show
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show 1. Emergency surgery, ie, risk of sepsis or hypovolaemia 2. Intraperitoneal surgery 3. CKD, ie if eGFR < 60 4. Diabetes 5. Heart failure 6. Age >65 years 7. Liver disease 8. Use of nephrotoxic drugs  
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It also defines the criteria for diagnosing AKI   show
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Refer to a nephrologist if any of the following apply:   show
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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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show a non-calcium based binder that is now increasingly used binds to dietary phosphate and prevents its absorption also appears to have other beneficial effects including reducing uric acid levels and improving the lipid profiles of patients with chronic ki  
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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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show cystinosis (most common cause in children) Sjogren's syndrome multiple myeloma nephrotic syndrome Wilson's disease  
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show accounts for up to 10% of end-stage renal failure cases in the United State. features of HIVAN: massive proteinuria resulting in nephrotic syndrome normal or large kidneys focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with focal or global capillary collapse on rena  
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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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Complications of plasma exchange   show
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show Guillain-Barre syndrome myasthenia gravis Goodpasture's syndrome ANCA positive vasculitis if rapidly progressive renal failure or pulmonary haemorrhage TTP/HUS cryoglobulinaemia hyperviscosity syndrome e.g. secondary to myeloma  
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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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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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show FSGN  
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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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Management of Cystinuria   show
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show cyanide-nitroprusside  
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