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Why is there poor consensus on the definition of acute renal failure (ARF)?
Why is there poor consensus on the definition of acute renal failure (ARF)?
- The criteria for diagnosis are universally agreed upon, but the underlying causes can be difficult to determine.
- The definition is heavily influenced by geographical location, leading to discrepancies in diagnostic practices.
- ARF is considered a rare condition, and consequently, there has been less research focused on standardizing its definition.
- The broad range of potential causes and varying interpretations of severity contribute to the lack of a single, universally accepted definition. (correct)
What is the primary pathological process that facilitates recovery from acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in pre-renal ARF?
What is the primary pathological process that facilitates recovery from acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in pre-renal ARF?
- Glomerular hypertrophy compensating for tubular dysfunction.
- Regeneration of stable tubular epithelial cells. (correct)
- Extensive immune response leading to cellular repair.
- Rapid fibrotic replacement of damaged tubular cells.
How does serum creatinine serve as an indicator for acute renal failure (ARF)?
How does serum creatinine serve as an indicator for acute renal failure (ARF)?
- An acute rise in serum creatinine suggests a decline in glomerular filtration and kidney function. (correct)
- A decreased level of serum creatinine indicates acute renal failure.
- Serum creatinine measures the kidney's ability to conserve electrolytes.
- Serum creatinine levels directly measure the concentrating ability of the nephrons.
Why is an urinalysis important in the diagnostic workup of acute renal failure (ARF)
Why is an urinalysis important in the diagnostic workup of acute renal failure (ARF)
Which urinalysis finding suggests glomerulonephritis (GN) as the cause of acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which urinalysis finding suggests glomerulonephritis (GN) as the cause of acute renal failure (ARF)?
Why do pre-renal and post-renal causes of acute renal failure (ARF) often present with normal urine?
Why do pre-renal and post-renal causes of acute renal failure (ARF) often present with normal urine?
What is the significance of granular casts in the urinalysis of a patient with acute renal failure (ARF)?
What is the significance of granular casts in the urinalysis of a patient with acute renal failure (ARF)?
How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) induce pre-renal acute renal failure? (ARF)
How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) induce pre-renal acute renal failure? (ARF)
Why is bilateral involvement emphasized in the context of renal artery stenosis (RAS) as a cause of pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
Why is bilateral involvement emphasized in the context of renal artery stenosis (RAS) as a cause of pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
How does shock commonly lead to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
How does shock commonly lead to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
What is it about stable cells in the kidney that allows for regeneration and recovery following acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?
What is it about stable cells in the kidney that allows for regeneration and recovery following acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?
What is the typical timeframe for recovery from acute renal failure (ARF), assuming recovery occurs?
What is the typical timeframe for recovery from acute renal failure (ARF), assuming recovery occurs?
What is the significance of the finding that granular casts are found in renal tubules?
What is the significance of the finding that granular casts are found in renal tubules?
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is characterized by what?
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is characterized by what?
Which of the following factors is least likely to be a direct renal cause of Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
Which of the following factors is least likely to be a direct renal cause of Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
Why does post-renal acute renal failure (ARF) typically require bilateral obstruction to cause significant kidney dysfunction?
Why does post-renal acute renal failure (ARF) typically require bilateral obstruction to cause significant kidney dysfunction?
What is the best example of acute nephritic syndrome?
What is the best example of acute nephritic syndrome?
How does proteinuria typically present in acute nephritic syndrome?
How does proteinuria typically present in acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following findings confirms the sequential immune complex deposition in post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Which of the following findings confirms the sequential immune complex deposition in post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Where are the immune complexes deposited in post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
Where are the immune complexes deposited in post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What is the significance of identifying diffuse and global infiltration of glomeruli by polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) and macrophages in the context of post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What is the significance of identifying diffuse and global infiltration of glomeruli by polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) and macrophages in the context of post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What is the diagnostic significance of granular C3 deposition observed in immunofluorescence microscopy in the context of post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What is the diagnostic significance of granular C3 deposition observed in immunofluorescence microscopy in the context of post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What is the primary difference between acute proliferative glomerulonephritis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) in the context of acute nephritic syndrome?
What is the primary difference between acute proliferative glomerulonephritis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) in the context of acute nephritic syndrome?
What is the primary pathological feature that defines membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the primary pathological feature that defines membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the primary characteristic of the deposits seen in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the primary characteristic of the deposits seen in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the significance of "double layering" of the basement membrane (BM) in the context of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the significance of "double layering" of the basement membrane (BM) in the context of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following causes is directly associated with the development of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following causes is directly associated with the development of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following light microscopy findings is MOST suggestive of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following light microscopy findings is MOST suggestive of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the primary location of C3 deposition in the context of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the primary location of C3 deposition in the context of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) may have which of the following presentations?
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) may have which of the following presentations?
Why is recognizing facial edema important in diagnosing acute nephritic syndrome?
Why is recognizing facial edema important in diagnosing acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following is not considered part of the evaluation of acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following is not considered part of the evaluation of acute nephritic syndrome?
Which finding on a light microscopy slide would suggest glomerulonephritis?
Which finding on a light microscopy slide would suggest glomerulonephritis?
On a light microscopy slide of a glomerulus affected by post-infectious glomerulonephritis, what cell type would comprise most of the additional cells?
On a light microscopy slide of a glomerulus affected by post-infectious glomerulonephritis, what cell type would comprise most of the additional cells?
Which of the following describes how the pre renal causes of acute renal failure relate to the pathological findings?
Which of the following describes how the pre renal causes of acute renal failure relate to the pathological findings?
What is the significance of arteriolar constriction in the kidney caused by NSAIDs?
What is the significance of arteriolar constriction in the kidney caused by NSAIDs?
Which of the following best describes how shock contributes to acute renal failure?
Which of the following best describes how shock contributes to acute renal failure?
Which of the following does not result in an abrupt loss of glomerular filtration?
Which of the following does not result in an abrupt loss of glomerular filtration?
Which is more consistent with the Post Streptococcal glomerulonephritis antigen-antibody complex deposition?
Which is more consistent with the Post Streptococcal glomerulonephritis antigen-antibody complex deposition?
Which of the following best describes the primary concern in defining acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following best describes the primary concern in defining acute renal failure (ARF)?
What physiological processes does acute renal failure (ARF) directly impair?
What physiological processes does acute renal failure (ARF) directly impair?
What is the usual outcome for a patient who develops ARF and does not receive dialysis?
What is the usual outcome for a patient who develops ARF and does not receive dialysis?
How does the regeneration of tubular epithelial cells relate to recovery from acute renal failure (ARF)?
How does the regeneration of tubular epithelial cells relate to recovery from acute renal failure (ARF)?
If a patient with acute renal failure (ARF) has not recovered after 7 weeks, what is the likely prognosis?
If a patient with acute renal failure (ARF) has not recovered after 7 weeks, what is the likely prognosis?
What is the most common classification of acute renal failure (ARF) observed in Intensive Treatment Units (ITU)?
What is the most common classification of acute renal failure (ARF) observed in Intensive Treatment Units (ITU)?
Identify the key findings in a urinalysis that would suggest acute tubular necrosis (ATN) as the cause of acute renal failure(ARF).
Identify the key findings in a urinalysis that would suggest acute tubular necrosis (ATN) as the cause of acute renal failure(ARF).
What urinalysis findings would suggest that a patient's acute renal failure (ARF) is due to glomerulonephritis (GN)?
What urinalysis findings would suggest that a patient's acute renal failure (ARF) is due to glomerulonephritis (GN)?
A urinalysis reveals white blood cells (WBC). Which condition is most likely to be associated with these findings?
A urinalysis reveals white blood cells (WBC). Which condition is most likely to be associated with these findings?
What is the likely cause of ARF, when a urinalysis shows normal urine findings?
What is the likely cause of ARF, when a urinalysis shows normal urine findings?
Which of the following is a common pre-renal cause of acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following is a common pre-renal cause of acute renal failure (ARF)?
A patient presents with acute renal failure (ARF) due to renal artery stenosis (RAS). What condition of RAS is likely necessary to cause ARF?
A patient presents with acute renal failure (ARF) due to renal artery stenosis (RAS). What condition of RAS is likely necessary to cause ARF?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
What is the underlying mechanism by which NSAIDs contribute to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
What is the underlying mechanism by which NSAIDs contribute to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following systemic conditions can lead to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following systemic conditions can lead to pre-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
What kind of cell is responsible for regeneration and recovery in the kidney after acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?
What kind of cell is responsible for regeneration and recovery in the kidney after acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?
A patient is diagnosed with renal cause of ARF which is caused by drugs. Which is the following condition is the patient most likely to have?
A patient is diagnosed with renal cause of ARF which is caused by drugs. Which is the following condition is the patient most likely to have?
Which of the following is the common mechanism of post-renal ARF?
Which of the following is the common mechanism of post-renal ARF?
Why does post-renal acute renal failure (ARF) often necessitate bilateral obstruction to cause noteworthy kidney dysfunction?
Why does post-renal acute renal failure (ARF) often necessitate bilateral obstruction to cause noteworthy kidney dysfunction?
Which of the following conditions can directly involve structures from the ureter to the prostate, leading to post-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
Which of the following conditions can directly involve structures from the ureter to the prostate, leading to post-renal acute renal failure (ARF)?
What are the typical features of acute nephritic syndrome?
What are the typical features of acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following is an example of acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following is an example of acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following findings is commonly detected in acute nephritic syndrome?
Which of the following findings is commonly detected in acute nephritic syndrome?
What class of streptococci is related to post streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
What class of streptococci is related to post streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
In the development of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, what is the correct order of phases?
In the development of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, what is the correct order of phases?
In post-infectious glomerulonephritis, what is the specific location of immune complex deposition?
In post-infectious glomerulonephritis, what is the specific location of immune complex deposition?
What is the composition of most of the additional cells seen in the glomeruli affected by post-infectious glomerulonephritis, as observed on a light microscopy slide?
What is the composition of most of the additional cells seen in the glomeruli affected by post-infectious glomerulonephritis, as observed on a light microscopy slide?
What type of microscopy confirms the deposits known as 'humps' in post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
What type of microscopy confirms the deposits known as 'humps' in post-infectious glomerulonephritis?
In Acute Nephritic Syndrome, what does Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis result in?
In Acute Nephritic Syndrome, what does Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis result in?
Which feature is most characteristic of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which feature is most characteristic of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What location are the deposits found in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What location are the deposits found in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the characteristic formation observed in the basement membrane (BM) in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
What is the characteristic formation observed in the basement membrane (BM) in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following systemic conditions is most closely associated with the development of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following systemic conditions is most closely associated with the development of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)?
Which of the following microscopic findings is strongly indicative of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis?
Which of the following microscopic findings is strongly indicative of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis?
How will C3 be found in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis upon examination?
How will C3 be found in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis upon examination?
MPGN can can lead to which of the following conditions?
MPGN can can lead to which of the following conditions?
What is the clinical significance of recognizing facial edema in a patient?
What is the clinical significance of recognizing facial edema in a patient?
What would a light microscopy show if someone has glomerulonephritis?
What would a light microscopy show if someone has glomerulonephritis?
In the context of acute tubular necrosis (ATN), if a patient's urinalysis reveals granular casts, what pathological process is most likely occurring?
In the context of acute tubular necrosis (ATN), if a patient's urinalysis reveals granular casts, what pathological process is most likely occurring?
A patient presents with acute renal failure. Urinalysis reveals dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs). Which of the following etiologies is most consistent with this finding?
A patient presents with acute renal failure. Urinalysis reveals dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs). Which of the following etiologies is most consistent with this finding?
A patient with acute renal failure (ARF) has a urinalysis that is unremarkable. What of the following causes of ARF is most consistent in the context?
A patient with acute renal failure (ARF) has a urinalysis that is unremarkable. What of the following causes of ARF is most consistent in the context?
Flashcards
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Acute loss of kidney function, impairing waste excretion, urine concentration, electrolyte conservation, and fluid balance, leading to serum creatinine rise.
Prolonged ARF
Prolonged ARF
Renal failure lasting beyond 6-8 weeks; often results in permanent kidney damage with limited recovery potential.
Causes of Pre-Renal ARF
Causes of Pre-Renal ARF
Shock, sepsis, hypovolemia, hepatic or cardiac failure, bilateral renal artery stenosis (RAS), and NSAIDs.
Histological Sign of Pre-Renal ARF
Histological Sign of Pre-Renal ARF
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Renal Causes of ARF
Renal Causes of ARF
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Post-Renal Causes of ARF
Post-Renal Causes of ARF
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Nephritic Syndrome Features
Nephritic Syndrome Features
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Post-Streptococcal GN
Post-Streptococcal GN
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Pathology of Post-Infectious GN
Pathology of Post-Infectious GN
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Membranoproliferative GN (MPGN)
Membranoproliferative GN (MPGN)
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Causes of MPGN
Causes of MPGN
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Pathology of MPGN
Pathology of MPGN
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Urinalysis related to ARF
Urinalysis related to ARF
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Indicators of Acute Renal Failure
Indicators of Acute Renal Failure
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ARF recovery requirement
ARF recovery requirement
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Dysmorphic RBCs
Dysmorphic RBCs
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Pre-Renal ARF tissue properties
Pre-Renal ARF tissue properties
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Glomerular inflammation
Glomerular inflammation
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Post infectious GN
Post infectious GN
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Causative organism of Post-Strep GN
Causative organism of Post-Strep GN
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Post-Strep GN sequential progression
Post-Strep GN sequential progression
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LM of Post-Infectious GN
LM of Post-Infectious GN
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EM findings in Post-Infectious GN
EM findings in Post-Infectious GN
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Types of Glomerulonephritis in Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Types of Glomerulonephritis in Acute Nephritic Syndrome
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Key Feature of MPGN
Key Feature of MPGN
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FM findings in MPGN
FM findings in MPGN
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Study Notes
Renal Pathology 3: Nephritic Syndrome and Acute Renal Failure
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
- Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is also sometimes referred to as Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
- ARF is defined as an acute loss of renal function, specifically the kidney's ability to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, conserve electrolytes, and maintain fluid balance.
- It manifests as an acute rise in serum creatinine and an abrupt loss of glomerular filtration.
- Without dialysis, ARF is often fatal.
- Recovery from ARF requires regeneration of tubular epithelial cells.
- The recovery period typically lasts from 3 to 21 days.
- If ARF persists beyond 6-8 weeks, it is likely to cause permanent damage with a lower chance of recovery.
Classifying Acute Renal Failure
- Pre-renal ARF: This is very common in Intensive Therapy Units (ITU), with fatality rates exceeding 20%.
- 50% fatality rate of pre-renal ARF
- Renal ARF
- Post-renal ARF
Urinalysis in ARF
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs) that are dysmorphic indicate Glomerulonephritis (GN).
- Non-dysmorphic RBCs suggest a tumor, calculi, or infection.
- White Blood Cells (WBCs) suggest Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (TIN).
- Granular casts indicate Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) consisting of mitochondrial aggregates.
- Normal urine can be observed in pre-renal and post-renal causes of ARF.
Pre-Renal ARF
- Pre-renal ARF factors include Hypovolaemia, Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF), Sepsis, Hepatic failure, Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS), and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
- NSAIDs cause arteriolar constriction within the kidney but pre-nephron.
- Pre-Renal ARF can also result from shock of any type.
- Acute tubular necrosis and the regeneration of stable cells are also causes.
- Acute tubular necrosis is characterized by the absence of inflammation.
Renal Causes of ARF
- Glomerulonephritis (GN), specifically acute and crescentic types, is one potential cause.
- Vascular causes like vasculitis, thrombosis, or emboli, especially if bilateral, can also lead to ARF.
- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (TIN)
- Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) induced by toxins or drugs like Gentamicin or contrast agents is another cause.
- Obstruction of tubules within the kidney, such as by casts can cause ARF.
Post-Renal Causes of ARF
- Urinary tract obstruction from various conditions can induce ARF.
- Obstructions may include:
- Ureter blockage from calculi or tumors.
- Bladder issues like tumors, calculi, or neurogenic bladder.
- Prostate problems such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with inflammation.
- Retroperitoneal causes like malignancy or metastasis in nodes.
- Post-renal causes of ARF need to be bilateral to cause failure.
Clinical Presentation of Acute Nephritic Syndrome
- Acute Nephritic Syndrome involves glomerular inflammation, frequently related to post-infectious Glomerulonephritis (GN).
- Key characteristics
- Haematuria
- Acute renal failure
- Proteinuria, often in the nephrotic range
- Often hypertension
Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (GN)
- Post Streptococcal GN is often caused by Group A Beta Haemolytic Streptococci.
- It is an immune complex acute inflammatory disease involving sequential immune complex deposition in three phases: antigenic, immune, and inflammatory.
Pathology of Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis
- Light Microscopy (L.M.) displays diffuse and global infiltration of glomeruli by Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and macrophages.
- Fluorescence Microscopy (F.M.) findings include granular deposition of Complement 3 (C3).
- Electron Microscopy (E.M.) shows deposits forming sub-epithelial "humps” and small subendothelial deposits.
- Key identifiers include swollen and inflamed kidneys and global and diffuse glomerular hypercellularity as well as neutrophils in capillary loops.
- Granular C3 has a starry sky distribution.
Acute Nephritic Syndrome Types
- Acute proliferative/infiltrative Glomerulonephritis (GN)
- Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (GN), which is chronic and results in permanent basement membrane damage.
Membranoproliferative GN
- This is a chronic condition marked by chronic endothelial cell injury in glomeruli.
- It is an immune complex deposition disease and deposits form on the endothelial aspect of the basement membrane, mesangium.
- Chronic inflammation of the mesangium and basement membrane leads to a double layering.
Causes of Membranoproliferative GN
- C3 Glomerulonephritis which includes labels of MPGN and dense deposit disease
- Cryoglobulinaemia
- Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Pathology of Membranoproliferative GN
- L.M. results show diffuse infiltration by acute inflammatory cells and double contours of the basement membrane.
- F.M. shows diffuse C3 deposition in capillary loops.
- E.M. shows diffuse mesangial and sub-endothelial deposits.
- MPGN can have a nephrotic or nephritic presentation.
- Capillary loops become thickened, deposits aggregate, and electron microscopy reveals deposits in cryoglobulinaemia cases.
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