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What type of hypersensitivity is primarily involved in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What type of hypersensitivity is primarily involved in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
In IgA Nephropathy, where are the immune complexes primarily deposited?
In IgA Nephropathy, where are the immune complexes primarily deposited?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for glomerular injury in Goodpasture Syndrome?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for glomerular injury in Goodpasture Syndrome?
What is a common outcome of damage to the glomerular filtration barrier?
What is a common outcome of damage to the glomerular filtration barrier?
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Which condition can lead to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN)?
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What can result from immune complex deposition in glomeruli in conditions like SLE?
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What GFR level indicates a clinical diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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In the pathophysiology of nephritic syndrome, which inflammatory cells are primarily recruited following immune complex activation?
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What is the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in glomerular injury?
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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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What is the GFR level at which end-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs?
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Which statement about the transmission of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is true?
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Which chronic condition is the leading cause of diabetic nephropathy?
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Which of the following is not a consequence of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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What is the role of proteinuria in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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Which demographic group is more likely to have higher rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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What characterizes urge incontinence?
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What is the primary cause of overflow incontinence?
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Which of the following best defines functional incontinence?
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What triggers urine leakage in mixed incontinence?
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What type of risk factor is obesity concerning urinary incontinence?
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Why are urinary incontinence conditions typically considered non-transmissible?
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What effect does smoking have on urinary incontinence?
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Which of the following is true about urinary incontinence caused by neurological dysfunction?
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What happens to the unaffected kidney when there is a unilateral obstruction?
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What bacterial infection can occur as a secondary complication of urinary tract obstruction?
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Which factor increases the risk of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
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Which demographic is most affected by prostate enlargement?
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What is a common risk associated with pelvic organ prolapse?
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What condition can lead to urethral stricture?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for neurogenic bladder?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of upper urinary tract obstruction?
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What are the primary causes of nephrotic syndrome?
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What characterizes nephrotic syndrome?
What characterizes nephrotic syndrome?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the main pathogenic mechanism in nephrotic syndrome?
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Which option describes a feature of the glomerular filtration barrier?
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What is a common consequence of injury to the glomerular filtration barrier?
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Which autoimmune disease is specifically associated with membranous nephropathy?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
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Which non-modifiable risk factor increases the likelihood of urinary tract infections in women?
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What modifiable risk factor is associated with urinary stasis and upper urinary tract infections?
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Which of the following is a pathological change that can occur in pyelonephritis?
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Which condition can lead to a higher risk of urinary tract infections due to impaired immune responses?
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What anatomical characteristic is linked to a higher risk of pyelonephritis in females compared to males?
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What is an effect of postmenopausal changes that increases the risk of urinary tract infections?
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Which bacterial type is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections?
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Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor associated with urinary tract infections?
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Which factor is NOT associated with the progression of chronic kidney disease?
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What is a characteristic feature of uremic syndrome in chronic kidney disease?
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Which type of urinary incontinence is specifically triggered by physical activities such as coughing or sneezing?
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What mechanism leads to overflow urinary incontinence?
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Which statement accurately describes mixed urinary incontinence?
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What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining the internal environment?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for the initial filtration of blood?
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What role do podocytes play in the nephron?
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What is the primary function of the detrusor muscle in the bladder?
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Which anatomical structures drain urine from the kidneys before it enters the ureter?
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Which characteristic is associated with nephritic syndrome?
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What is evaluated in a urinalysis?
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How does the kidney regulate water and solute transport?
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Which of the following statements about kidney stones is true?
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What is the significant indicator of renal failure?
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Which component of urine is NOT typically found in normal urine?
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Which classification of kidney dysfunction is characterized by less than 10% renal function remaining?
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What is the typical pH range for normal urine?
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What is the role of the renal cortex?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to urinary tract obstruction?
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What is the most common type of acute kidney injury?
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What are common clinical manifestations of upper urinary tract obstruction?
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What is the significance of the negatively charged basement membrane in the nephron?
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Which factor can contribute to the progression of chronic kidney disease?
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What indicates a decline in renal function in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the primary cause of hematuria in urine sediment analysis?
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Which condition can lead to poor bladder contraction ability?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome?
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Which condition is likely related to postrenal acute kidney injury?
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What occurs as a result of urinary stasis in the urinary tract?
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What is a common complication of urinary tract obstruction?
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In the context of aging, what happens to the number of nephrons?
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Which of the following best defines urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
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What is the primary site of infection in acute cystitis?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with acute pyelonephritis?
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What is the consequence of chronic pyelonephritis?
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What mechanism is commonly responsible for the injury observed in acute glomerulonephritis?
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What manifestation is indicative of glomerular damage?
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Which factor increases the risk for developing chronic pyelonephritis?
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What best describes the pathophysiological change in acute glomerulonephritis?
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What type of hypersensitivity is involved in acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
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Which clinical manifestation is least likely associated with chronic glomerulonephritis?
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How does acute pyelonephritis typically spread?
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What is the correct order of components within the filtration system in the nephron?
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Where are the nephrons primarily located in the kidney?
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What is the primary role of the renal calyces?
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Which structure does NOT pass through the renal hilum?
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Which type of nephron is primarily responsible for concentrating urine?
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What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for the majority of reabsorption?
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Which structure is involved in the drainage of urine from the kidney?
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What is acute kidney injury (AKI) primarily characterized by?
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Which classification does not pertain to the types of acute kidney injury?
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What is a common clinical manifestation of acute kidney injury?
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What underlying mechanism characterizes prerenal acute kidney injury?
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Which of the following best describes chronic kidney disease?
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Which of these is NOT a feature of end-stage renal disease?
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What is a primary cause leading to chronic kidney disease?
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Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with kidney obstruction?
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What is a primary focus of clinical consult during the overview on November 20, 2024?
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What is a direct effect of sympathetic stimulation on the kidneys?
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Which substances are normally not filtered by the glomerulus in a healthy kidney?
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Where does the majority of reabsorption of nutrients occur in the nephron?
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Which segment of the nephron is primarily affected by antidiuretic hormone (ADH) for water reabsorption?
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What is the primary physiological response of the kidneys during sympathetic stimulation?
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Which substance is primarily secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells in response to sympathetic stimulation?
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Which option correctly identifies substances that the kidneys filter out?
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What impact does sympathetic stimulation have on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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What type of incontinence is characterized by a blockage of the bladder outlet, commonly seen in men with an enlarged prostate?
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Which of the following describes the involuntary loss of urine due to a sudden, intense urge to urinate?
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What is a common reason for overflow incontinence, particularly in men?
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Which type of incontinence involves the combination of both stress and urge incontinence symptoms?
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Continuous dribbling of urine due to an overfilled bladder is indicative of which type of incontinence?
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Which factor can lead to overflow urinary incontinence aside from an enlarged prostate?
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In what situation might a patient experience urge incontinence?
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Which statement correctly describes a potential cause of urinary incontinence in men?
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What condition can lead to increased calcium filtration and the formation of calcium oxalate stones?
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How does a low calcium diet increase the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation?
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Which factor contributes to decreased citrate levels, leading to heightened risk of calcium oxalate stone formation?
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What role does citrate play in preventing calcium oxalate stone formation?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by malabsorption that can contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate stones?
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Which mechanism can lead to the decreased availability of calcium to bind oxalate in the urine?
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What is a key dietary factor that can lead to hyperoxaluria and increase the likelihood of calcium oxalate stone formation?
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What physiological condition can lead to decreased urinary citrate and increased risk of calcium oxalate stones?
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Study Notes
Urinary and Renal Disorders
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Urinary Tract Obstructions: Blockages or restrictions impairing urine flow. Classified as upper or lower.
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Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction Causes:
- Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones): Crystal formation, including calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, struvite, and uric acid.
- Congenital anomalies: Structural abnormalities.
- Compression: Tumors, pregnancy, fibrosis.
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Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Causes:
- Prostate enlargement (BPH): Common in older males.
- Urethral stricture: Narrowing due to infections, trauma, or scar tissue.
- Pelvic organ prolapse (females): Organs like bladder, rectum, or uterus prolapse.
- Bladder dysfunction (neurogenic bladder): Neurological conditions impairing bladder contraction.
- Low bladder wall compliance
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Pathophysiology of Obstruction:
- Blockage and Pressure Increase: Urine accumulates, increasing intraluminal pressure, reducing GFR and decreasing kidney function.
- Hydronephrosis: Kidney swelling from urine backup, leading to renal damage over time.
- Infection and Urinary Stasis: Risk of infection (e.g., UTI) due to accumulation of urine.
Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary Incontinence (UI): Involuntary urine leakage due to anatomical, neurological, or functional disorders.
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Types:
- Stress incontinence: Leakage with increased abdominal pressure.
- Urge incontinence: Sudden urge to urinate.
- Overflow incontinence: Chronic bladder overfilling causing dribbling.
- Mixed incontinence: Combination of stress and urge incontinence.
- Functional incontinence: Inability to reach a toilet due to physical impairments.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
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UTIs: Infections affecting the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. Classified as lower or upper.
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Most Common Cause: Escherichia coli (E. coli). Other microorganisms include Proteus, Enterobacter, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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Lower UTI (Cystitis) Pathophysiology: Bacteria enter the urinary tract, attach to bladder epithelial cells and proliferate, causing inflammation in the bladder wall. Urine stasis allows bacteria to multiply.
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Upper UTI (pyelonephritis) Pathophysiology: Infection spreads from the bladder to the kidneys via the ureters, leading to inflammation.
Glomerular Disorders
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Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the glomeruli, a vital part of the kidney responsible for filtering blood. Causes can be primary or secondary.
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Primary Cause: Immunological responses (types II, III, and IV hypersensitivity), infections (e.g., post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)).
- Immune complex deposition: In Type III hypersensitivity, antigen-antibody complexes can get lodged in the glomeruli, activating the complement system, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
- Antibody-mediated injury: In Type II hypersensitivity, antibodies may directly attack glomerular components, or bind to antigens that are already within the kidney, damaging glomerular tissues. (e.g. Goodpasture syndrome, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis).
- Cell-mediated injury: Type IV hypersenstivity involve T cells targeting glomerular cells, and leading to inflammation and tissue damage
- Secondary Cause: Diabetes, hypertension, lupus, infections such as hepatitis B and C.
- Pathophysiology: Immune complexes deposition, antibody-mediated attacks, complement activation, endothelial damage, inflammation. Resulting in fibrosis and kidney impairment.
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Primary Cause: Immunological responses (types II, III, and IV hypersensitivity), infections (e.g., post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)).
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Sudden decline in kidney function, leading to reduced glomerular filtration, fluid electrolyte imbalances and accumulation of nitrogenous waste). Causes are categorized as prerenal, intrarenal, or postrenal.
- Prerenal: Reduced blood flow to kidneys (e.g., hypotension, dehydration, heart failure).
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Intrarenal: Damage within the kidney itself (e.g., acute tubular necrosis (ATN), glomerulonephritis, acute interstitial nephritis).
- Tubular necrosis: Damaged renal tubules can't reabsorb properly and can leak, causing a build-up of waste products in the blood.
- Postrenal: Obstruction in urine flow (e.g., kidney stones, tumors, prostate enlargement).
- Key to recovery is restoring appropriate blood flow.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function, characterized by a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m² for 3 or more months.
Causes: Diabetes (including diabetic nephropathy), Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease. -
Important Pathophysiology Points:
- Loss of Functional Nephrons: Injury damages nephrons, leading to reduced filtering ability.
- Hyperfiltration: Remaining nephrons try to compensate for lost function by increasing filtration rate, potentially damaging remaining nephrons.
- Tubulointerstitial inflammation: Inflammatory cells and cytokines lead to fibrosis and scarring, which further impairs function.
- Systemic Hypertension: Conditions like hypertension contribute to disease progression.
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Risk Factors: Diabetes, hypertension, smoking, age, certain infections, and family history.
Nephrotic Syndrome
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Nephrotic Syndrome: Characterized by massive protein loss (proteinuria), hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hyperlipidemia. Primarily affects the glomerular filtration barrier.
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Causes:
- Minimal Change Disease (MCD): Most common in children—damage to the podocytes, typically resolving spontaneously.
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
- Membranous Nephropathy: Immune complex deposits.
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Pathophysiology:
- Damage to the GBM (glomerular basement membrane) increases protein permeability.
- Proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hyperlipidemia.
Nephritic Syndrome
- Nephritic Syndrome: Characterized by blood in the urine (hematuria), decreased urine output (oliguria), hypertension, and increased proteinuria. Affects the glomerular capillaries primarily.
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Causes:
- Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN): Common cause following a streptococcal infection.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- IgA nephropathy
- Goodpasture syndrome
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Explore the various urinary and renal disorders, focusing on urinary tract obstructions and their causes. The quiz covers upper and lower urinary tract obstruction causes, pathophysiology, and potential complications such as hydronephrosis. Test your knowledge on these critical health topics.
