Medical Conditions: HSV and Acute Kidney Injury
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What is the primary consequence of HSV latency in the human body?

  • It results in a permanent immune response against the virus.
  • The virus can reactivate under specific conditions, leading to lesions. (correct)
  • Infection can be completely eliminated after the initial phase.
  • It causes immediate and severe systemic symptoms.

    • What indicates a primary HSV infection in a mother during delivery?

  • Blood tests showing high levels of anti-HSV antibodies.
  • Active lesions on a prior infection site without new symptoms.
  • Presence of new lesions during the week before delivery. (correct)
  • A history of HSV infections without recent outbreaks.

    • Which diagnostic method is primarily used for identifying viral cytopathic effects in HSV?

  • Molecular testing using ELISA.
  • Direct Immunofluorescence for viral proteins.
  • Tissue culture from aspirated lesions. (correct)
  • Serologic testing for antibodies.

    • What percentage of women are seropositive for antibodies against HSV-2 by the age of 40?

    <p>Roughly 30%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What severe consequence can result from neonatal HSV infection?

    <p>Blindness and seizures in the neonate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of prerenal acute kidney injury?

    <p>Impaired blood flow to the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is most characteristic of prerenal acute kidney injury?

    <p>Oliguria and high urine specific gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of ischemic acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Sepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome if postrenal acute kidney injury persists for an extended period?

    <p>Progression to intrinsic acute kidney injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT a cause of prerenal acute kidney injury?

    <p>Nephron damage from acute tubular necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors increases the risk of prolonged prerenal acute kidney injury leading to intrinsic damage?

    <p>Use of NSAIDs in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In intrinsic acute kidney injury, which part of the kidney is directly affected?

    <p>The tubular structures due to ischemia or toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?

    <p>Ischemia or toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathophysiologic process contributes to the tubular injury in acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Tubular epithelial cell injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of acute tubular necrosis is urine output usually at its lowest?

    <p>Oliguric/Maintenance phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the prodromal/initiation phase of acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Severe fluid retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens during the post-oliguric/recovery phase of acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Azotemia continues despite increased urine volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect does decreased GFR in acute tubular necrosis have on the kidneys?

    <p>Increased NaCl delivery to the macula densa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might prolonged injury from acute tubular necrosis ultimately lead to?

    <p>End-stage renal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of the oliguric/maintenance phase of acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Up to 8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is directly linked to the vascular component of acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Decreased renal blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of heavy proteinuria in relation to serum albumin?

    <p>Excessive fluid retention in tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological process is activated as a result of decreased circulating volume due to hypoalbuminemia?

    <p>Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the edema associated with hypoalbuminemia?

    <p>Soft and pitting swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a direct consequence of decreased intravascular colloid osmotic pressure?

    <p>Edema formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pyelonephritis is primarily caused by which type of infection?

    <p>Ascending urinary tract infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is most commonly responsible for causing pyelonephritis?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the development of generalized edema in hypoalbuminemia?

    <p>Compensatory secretion of aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between hydrostatic pressure and albumin levels in the blood vessels?

    <p>Decreased albumin increases hydrostatic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism allows uropathogenic bacteria to cause urinary tract infections?

    <p>Substances that promote binding to epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does serum albumin play in maintaining vascular function?

    <p>Maintains colloid osmotic pressure within the vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Elementary Body (EB) in C.trachomatis infections?

    <p>It is the infectious but metabolically inactive form that enters host cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is injected into host cells by C.trachomatis Elementary Bodies to facilitate infection?

    <p>TARP protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with C.trachomatis infections?

    <p>Acute renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key defining characteristic of lymphogranuloma venereum caused by C.trachomatis?

    <p>It often starts with a painless genital papule or ulcer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for diagnosing C.trachomatis urethritis?

    <p>Amplified nucleic acid tests on genital swabs or urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions has a higher endemic prevalence of lymphogranuloma venereum?

    <p>Asia and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the tertiary phase of untreated lymphogranuloma venereum infection?

    <p>Fibrosis and strictures develop in the anogenital tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fact about C.trachomatis urethritis in men is true?

    <p>It may go untreated due to being asymptomatic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of untreated C.trachomatis infection in women?

    <p>Rectal strictures are particularly common.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism through which C.trachomatis releases new EBs from host cells?

    <p>Cell lysis or extrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary genetic defect associated with the most common condition leading to end-stage renal disease in childhood?

    <p>PKD2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging technique is most commonly used to diagnose renal issues in neonates and children?

    <p>Ultrasonography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is least likely to be present in the early stages of renal insufficiency associated with cystic kidney diseases?

    <p>Severe abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), what percentage of men over age 50 is typically affected?

    <p>70% to 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common systemic finding in patients with renal cystic disease?

    <p>Cysts in the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which of the following symptoms generally develops first?

    <p>Frequent urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common complication associated with end-stage renal disease due to renal cystic diseases?

    <p>Uremic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of anovulation in dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

    <p>Excessive endometrial thickening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is most commonly associated with pelvic floor dysfunction?

    <p>Recurrent urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of dysfunctional uterine bleeding observed in adolescents?

    <p>Immaturity in pituitary and ovarian functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the grading classification of pelvic organ prolapse?

    <p>Based on the degree of rectal wall protrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of menarche and menopause is most likely to contribute to dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

    <p>Early menstruation without ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most likely to develop Wilms tumor?

    <p>Between 2 and 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common manifestation of Wilms tumor that may also lead to systemic complications?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of enuresis is characterized by a child who has never achieved bladder control?

    <p>Primary nocturnal enuresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can lead to a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to the degradation of the basement membrane?

    <p>Acute glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of primary nocturnal enuresis?

    <p>Vasopressin deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of untreated acute glomerulonephritis over time?

    <p>Chronic glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is typically associated with bilateral Wilms tumors in children?

    <p>Germline mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of glomerulonephritis is characterized by ongoing fibrotic changes and small nonfunctional kidneys?

    <p>Chronic glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of enuresis occurs after a period of dryness for at least 6 months?

    <p>Secondary enuresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is associated with the formation of urinary calculi?

    <p>Chronic hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of urinary stone?

    <p>Calcium stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is associated with nephrolithiasis?

    <p>Unilateral flank pain and colic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What urinary pH change is commonly associated with the presence of renal calculi?

    <p>Increased acidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for diagnosing renal calculi?

    <p>Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Familial breast cancer is linked to what percentage of breast cancer cases?

    <p>25% to 33%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals will experience urolithiasis at some point in their lives in the United States?

    <p>5% to 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT typically influence the formation of urinary calculi?

    <p>Increased urine flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle factor may contribute to the risk of developing urinary stones?

    <p>Low fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifetime risk of breast cancer for women in the United States by age 90?

    <p>1 in 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary change in vaginal flora leads to the development of bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

    <p>Diminished presence of Lactobacilli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>Malodorous fishy smell with green-gray discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed through microscopy?

    <p>Presence of clue cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Amine ('Whiff') Test in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>It releases a fishy odor when KOH is added</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which serotype of Herpes Simplex Virus is primarily associated with genital infections?

    <p>HSV-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with bacterial vaginosis in pregnant patients?

    <p>Increased risk of premature labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is often found in co-infection with Gardnerella vaginalis in cases of bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>Anaerobic peptostreptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specifically about the environment allows for the overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis in bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>Shift to anaerobic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Herpes Simplex Virus infections affects its contagiousness?

    <p>Active infection with vesicles and ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT typically involved in diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>Urinalysis for glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutations are primarily responsible for familial breast cancer cases?

    <p>BRCA1 and BRCA2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which breast cancer subtype is overexpression of the HER2 receptor commonly due to gene amplification?

    <p>HER2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant risk factor for sporadic breast cancer in women?

    <p>Estrogenic stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is NOT typically associated with malignant breast tumors?

    <p>Benign cyst formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is definitive for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)?

    <p>Defective DNA repair mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main clinical manifestation of nephritic syndrome related to glomerular inflammation?

    <p>Oliguria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause nephritic syndrome?

    <p>Proliferative lupus glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathophysiological change occurs in nephrotic syndrome that leads to proteinuria?

    <p>Increased permeability of the glomerular membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electrolyte imbalance is most commonly observed during the recovery phase of acute tubular necrosis?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk associated with nephritic syndrome due to the inflammatory process?

    <p>Increased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In nephrotic syndrome, which complication arises from the loss of significant protein in the urine?

    <p>Hypoalbuminemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What histological feature is associated with the proliferative changes in nephritic syndrome?

    <p>Leukocyte infiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic pyelonephritis?

    <p>It is a complex disorder with multiple predisposing factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hallmark feature is observed in acute pyelonephritis?

    <p>Unilateral involvement of renal parenchyma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Escherichia coli play in urinary tract infections?

    <p>It is responsible for over 85% of urinary tract infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor increases susceptibility to pyelonephritis?

    <p>Instrumental procedures such as catheterization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical clinical manifestation of acute pyelonephritis?

    <p>Sudden onset of fever and chills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may lead to repeated episodes of acute pyelonephritis?

    <p>Vesicoureteral reflux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria protect themselves from phagocytosis?

    <p>By forming biofilms that shield them from immune cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from untreated renal infections?

    <p>Development of chronic kidney disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common clinical features of pyelonephritis?

    <p>High fever, chills, and flank pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is characteristic of acute prostatitis?

    <p>Swollen prostate on rectal exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with renal cell carcinoma?

    <p>Exposure to asbestos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What histological type is most commonly associated with renal cell carcinoma?

    <p>Clear cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the condition where symptoms of prostatitis are present without evidence of infection?

    <p>Prostatodynia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of Peyronie’s disease?

    <p>Penile curvature and pain during intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic is primarily affected by renal cell carcinoma?

    <p>Adults in their sixth and seventh decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What histological characteristic is associated with the clear cell subtype of renal tumors?

    <p>Clear cytoplasm with glycogen and lipid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of inflammation is believed to contribute to the fibrosis seen in Peyronie’s disease?

    <p>Organizing sclerosing chronic inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an atypical symptom of chronic prostatitis?

    <p>Severe fever and chills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test is essential for confirming the type of prostatitis?

    <p>Urinalysis with culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes interstitial cystitis?

    <p>It presents with bladder pain and urinary symptoms for more than six weeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical symptom of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?

    <p>Presence of hematuria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about incontinence is true?

    <p>Incontinence indicates any involuntary loss of urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe complication associated with interstitial cystitis?

    <p>Chronic mucosal ulcers (Hunner ulcers).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern when diagnosing interstitial cystitis?

    <p>Overlooking signs of bladder cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease inherited?

    <p>It is linked to mutations in the PKHD1 gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is least likely to be associated with interstitial cystitis?

    <p>Proteinuria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the typical cystoscopic findings in interstitial cystitis?

    <p>Bladder inflammation indicated by mucosal edema.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the late phase of interstitial cystitis?

    <p>Presence of Hunner ulcers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

    • AKI (formerly ARF) is a sudden reduction in kidney function.
    • It causes a buildup of waste products (BUN) and imbalances in fluids, electrolytes, and acidity.
    • Increased serum creatinine and decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are indicators.
    • AKI is categorized by pathophysiology: prerenal, postrenal, and intrinsic/intrarenal.

    Causes of AKI

    • Prerenal: Reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
      • Causes: Hypovolemia (blood loss, dehydration), decreased cardiac output (heart failure, shock), hepatorenal syndrome, and renal artery stenosis.
    • Postrenal: Obstruction of urine outflow from the kidneys.
      • Causes: Bladder outlet obstruction, tumors, kidney stones, retroperitoneal fibrosis.
    • Intrinsic/Intrarenal: Direct damage to the kidney tissues.
      • Causes: Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) (ischemia, nephrotoxins, rhabdomyolysis), acute interstitial nephritis (AIN), glomerular diseases, thrombotic microangiopathy.

    Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)

    • The most common cause of intrinsic AKI.
    • Ischemia (reduced blood flow) or nephrotoxins are the main causes.
    • ATN involves tubular epithelial cell damage, leading to urine flow obstruction and impairment of filtration.

    Clinical Manifestations of AKI

    • Depending on the stage and cause, symptoms can range from decreased urine output to fluid overload, imbalances in electrolytes and acid-base homeostasis, and potentially a complete loss of kidney function.

    Acute Kidney Injury - Prerenal AKI

    • Reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
    • The most common cause is volume depletion.
    • Symptoms include low urine output (oliguria), high urine specific gravity, and low urinary sodium levels.
    • Severe or prolonged prerenal AKI can progress to intrinsic kidney injury.

    Acute Kidney Injury - Intrinsic/Intrarenal AKI

    • Involves damage within the kidneys.
    • Causes include ischemia (sepsis, drugs) or nephrotoxins (contrast media, certain medications).
    • Can cause inflammation, obstruction, or damage in the tubules, glomeruli, interstitium, or vessels.
    • Symptoms may manifest with low GFR (oliguria), increased serum BUN/creatinine, and possibly high potassium levels.

    Acute Kidney Injury - Postrenal AKI

    • Caused by obstruction in the urinary tract.
    • Pressure builds up in the Bowman's capsule, impairing filtration.
    • Leading causes include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), tumors, kidney stones, and strictures.
    • Symptoms vary based on the obstruction duration.

    Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

    • Progressive loss of kidney function.
    • Multiple underlying conditions may contribute to its onset: chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis, and diabetes.
    • Loss of nephrons and fibrosis are characteristic of CKD.
    • Symptoms often appear insidiously, ranging from fatigue, nausea, and edema to severe uremic syndrome.

    Nephrotic Syndrome

    • Increased kidney permeability to proteins (due to damage to the glomeruli).
    • Often caused by diabetes.
    • Major features include massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema.
    • Hyperlipidemia may also occur.

    Nephritic Syndrome

    • Inflammatory damage to the glomeruli.
    • Characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria, and hypertension.
    • Causes can include post-infectious glomerulonephritis (most common cause is strep infections), lupus nephritis, and other conditions.

    Pyelonephritis

    • Inflammation of the tubules, interstitium, and renal pelvis of the kidney.
    • Usually caused by an ascending bacterial infection.
    • Often linked to urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    • Main associated organisms are E. coli.

    Interstitial Cystitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

    • Recurrent pain in the bladder region without inflammation.
    • Typical symptoms include pelvic pain, frequency, urgency, and hematuria.
    • Diagnosis is often challenging as there are no definitive tests.

    Autoimmune Renal Diseases (ADPKD & ARPKD)

    • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

      • A hereditary disorder of multiple cysts in both kidneys, leading to eventual kidney failure.

    • Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

      • Usually appears in infants or young children; cystic changes present in kidney's collecting ducts and liver's portal ducts.

    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

    • A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
    • Common in elderly men.
    • Causes urinary obstruction because of prostate enlargement, leading to urinary symptoms.

    Testicular Torsion

    • Twisting of the spermatic cord.
    • Cuts off blood supply to the testicle.
    • Extremely painful and potentially damaging.

    Epididymitis

    • Inflammation of the epididymis (a tube that stores and transports sperm).
    • Often associated with urinary tract infections including those from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
    • The most common causes of epididymitis in men <35 are C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae (STIs); older men more likely to have E. coli, Psuedomonas or other UTI pathogens.

    Phimosis & Paraphimosis

    • Phimosis: Inability to retract foreskin over the glans.
    • Paraphimosis: Foreskin that cannot be moved back to its normal position over the glans.
    • Often arise due to inflammatory causes and frequently lead to secondary infections.

    Prostate Disorders (prostatitis)

    • Inflammation of the prostate gland.
    • Acute viral or bacterial prostatitis may cause pain in the perineum, groin and back, with fever or other systemic symptoms.

    Testicular Cancer

    • A cancer most common in younger individuals.
    • Occurs in the scrotum or testes.
    • Presents as a painless lump or pain in the testicle.

    Nephroblastoma (Wilms Tumor)

    • A child or infant cancer.
    • Found in the kidney
    • Common childhood renal malignancy.

    Nocturnal Enuresis

    • Occurs in children.
    • Incontinence of urine during sleep
    • Due to impaired bladder control mechanisms, possible inappropriate activity of the detrusor muscle, or immaturity of arousal mechanisms.

    Glomerulonephritis (Acute and Chronic)

    • Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)
      • Immune response triggers inflammation of glomeruli.
      • Usually associated with strep infections.
      • Key features include hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria, and elevated blood pressure.
    • Chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN)
      • Results from prolonged inflammatory damage and sclerosis in glomeruli.
      • Leads to reduced glomerular filtration and progressive kidney damage.
      • Associated with an increasing number of risk factors for end-stage kidney dysfunction

    Prostatitis

    • Inflammation of the prostate gland.
    • May be of viral or bacterial origin
    • Causes pain in the perineal region, groin, and lower back, with possible fever and other systemic symptoms. Often mistaken for urinary tract infections.

    Peyronie's Disease

    • Fibrosis of the penis that leads to curvature.
    • Typically appears as thickened plaque-like areas in the tunica albuginea of the penis.
    • Often painful, can affect erectile function.
    • Not cancerous, but results in curvature and pain during erection.

    Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Most common kidney cancer in adults.
    • Frequently arises in the proximal tubules.
    • Characterized by a variety of forms: clear cell, papillary, and chromophobe.
    • Associated with various risk factors: smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol use, and hypertension..
    • Presents typically with flank pain, hematuria, and an easily palpable mass.

    Glomerulopathies

    • Diseases involving the glomerulus causing damage to its structure and function.
    • Account for a significant portion of end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
    • Often characterized by varying degree of proteinuria.

    Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

    • Incompetence of the valve at the ureter and bladder junction.
    • Urine flows back into the ureters or renal pelvis.
    • Leading cause of recurrent pyelonephritis and kidney damage.

    Urinary Tract Obstruction (Obstructive Uropathy)

    • Blockage of urine flow in the urinary tract.
    • Can lead to hydronephrosis (kidney dilation) and kidney damage.
    • Causes include stones, tumors, prostatic hypertrophy, and congenital abnormalities.

    Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

    • An imbalance in normal vaginal flora.
    • Characterized by a thin, grayish-white vaginal discharge with a characteristic "fishy" odor.
    • Commonly associated with multiple bacterial species and poor vaginal pH regulation.

    Chlamydia Trachomatis

    • A bacterial STI.
    • Can manifest asymptomatically in both men and women.
    • Can lead to various complications: urethritis, epididymitis, proctitis, and potentially pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women.

    Gardnerella Vaginalis

    • A bacteria.
    • High association with BV (bacterial vaginosis).
    • Leads to abnormal grayish-white discharge, often with a fishy odor.

    Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

    • A viral STI.
    • Typically causes either oral or genital lesions.
    • Characterized by painful vesicles or ulcers.

    Condylomas (Genital Warts)

    • Caused mainly by types 6 and 11 of human papillomavirus (HPV).
    • Often appear as soft, fleshy, or skin-colored growths in the genital or anal areas.
    • Can be transmitted sexually and may resolve spontaneously in many cases.

    Rectocele

    • Prolapse of rectal tissue into the vagina.
    • May result from childbirth injuries or other factors weakening pelvic floor support.
    • Characterized by difficulty with bowel function, and potentially fecal incontinence.

    Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

    • Abnormal uterine bleeding unrelated to pregnancy or any anatomical or inflammatory abnormality.
    • Often results from hormonal imbalances such as anovulation or hormonal disruptions.
    • Related to impaired hormonal regulation of the endometrium.

    Endometriosis

    • Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
    • Leads often to pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea.
    • May result in significant inflammatory process and adhesions.
    • Potential complications include infertility.

    Endometrial Hyperplasia

    • Abnormal proliferation of endometrial tissue, which may be triggered by prolonged, unopposed estrogen stimulation.
    • May progress to endometrial cancer, but usually remains benign.

    Endometrial Carcinoma

    • Most common invasive cancer of the uterine lining in postmenopausal women.
    • Often associated with unopposed estrogen stimulation and high levels of circulating estrogen.
    • Cancers that arise here frequently arise from hyperplasia that has atypical cellular changes.
    • May progress through multiple stages of hyperplasia before progressing to cancer.

    Cervical Carcinoma

    • HPV (human papillomavirus) is a strong risk factor in many cases.
    • Often diagnosed as hyperplasia that has atypical cellular changes.
    • Usually takes a long period of development and multiple stages of dysplasia and carcinoma in situ to progress to cancer.
    • Can present through abnormal bleeding, especially post-coital bleeding.
    • Requires ongoing screening tests and monitoring.

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