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Nephrotic syndrome - (ANSWER)characterized by massive proteinuria caused by glomerular damage.
corticosteroids are the mainstay; Associated with glomerulonephritis and with an immune response that
is noninflammatory.



Glomerular Injury: Diffuse and Focal - (ANSWER)Lesions that involve all or most (> 50%) of the glomeruli
(plural) are termed diffuse, and lesions that involve some (< 50%) of the glomeruli are termed focal (e.g.,
focal segmental glomerulonephritis).



Glomerular injury: Global and Segmental - (ANSWER)When a whole glomerulus (singular) is affected, the
lesion is termed global, and the lesion is considered segmental if only a portion (< 50%) of the
glomerulus is affected.



Glomerulonephritis - (ANSWER)An inflammatory disorder of the glomeruli, and most forms occur as a
result of activation of immune mechanisms.



Nephritic syndrome - (ANSWER)Associated with glomerulonephritis and an immune response that is
inflammatory. A key feature is the passage of leukocytes, red blood cells, and plasma proteins which
occur as a result of inflammation.



1.) LIMITED proteinuria 2.) Oliguria and Azotemia 3.) Salt retention -- periorbital edema and
hypertension(salt/fluid retention) 4.) RBC casts and dysmorphic RBCs in urine-- Immune Complex
deposition activated Complement; C5a attracts neutrophils which mediate the damage



Proliferative structural (histologic) descriptor - (ANSWER)refers to an increase in glomerular cells (e.g.,
mesangial, endothelial, basement membrane). In the extra capillary space, this forms specific lesions
that are termed crescents, which are made of macrophages, fibroblasts, and other cells. These crescent
cells accumulate in the Bowman space and represent a rupture of the capsule.



sclerosing structural (histologic) descriptor - (ANSWER)refers to glomerular scar formation, and when
the scarring is between the glomerulus and tubules, it is referred to as interstitial fibrosis.



necrotizing structural (histologic) descriptor - (ANSWER)refers to cellular death.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy - (ANSWER)A common, nonmalignant enlargement of the
prostate gland that occurs as men age, usually appearing by age 50.



Bladder cancer - (ANSWER)cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the bladder; major sign is
hematuria



Diagnostic procedures for hydronephrosis - (ANSWER)History

physical examination

urinalysis

renal ultrasound

CT

intravenous pyelogram

MRI.



Hydronephrosis - (ANSWER)An abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis and the calyces of one or both
kidneys that occurs secondary to a disease.



Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) - (ANSWER)inherited disease in which sacs of fluid called cysts develop in
the kidneys



Renal cell carcinoma - (ANSWER)cancerous tumor that arises from kidney tubule cells; most frequently
occurring kidney cancer in adults (most common in those 50-70 years of age).



Renal cell carcinoma signs and symptoms - (ANSWER)Hematuria

An abdominal renal mass that is firm

Abdominal flank pain described as dull and achy

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Unexplained weight loss



Other symptoms may include scrotal varicoceles. If the inferior vena cava is affected, then
manifestations can include edema, ascites, and hepatic problems.



Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer - (ANSWER)Painless hematuria that is gross (i.e., visible) or
microscopic. The hematuria is intermittent and occurs throughout all of micturition as opposed to just
the beginning.



Irritative symptoms such as frequency, urgency, and dysuria may be present and occur due to detrusor
overactivity, obstruction, or decrease in bladder capacity.



Flank or abdominal pain (e.g., suprapubic) are usually signs of more advanced cancer.



Other general symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, or anorexia are also manifestations of more
advanced disease. Physical examination findings may reveal the presence of a pelvic or abdominal mass
(if advanced) and prostate induration.



Treatment for hydronephrosis - (ANSWER)treat underlying cause and facilitating urine flow will be
necessary if UTIs develop.



Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma - (ANSWER)a rare cancer of the kidney that occurs in children from
residual embryonic or fetal tissue



IgE - (ANSWER)Immunoglobulin E. Antibody attached to mast cells and basophils. Responds to parasites
and triggers allergic/inflammatory reactions to release histamine and heparin.



IgM - (ANSWER)First immunoglobulin formed in response to antigen. Fights blood infections and triggers
additional production of IgG. Present in lymphocyte cells and the first antibody made by a developing
fetus.

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