Chronic Pyelonephritis Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the primary cause of Chronic Pyelonephritis?
Recurrent acute pyelonephritis
In which population is Chronic Pyelonephritis almost always seen?
Pediatric patients
What is a common characteristic of the kidney in a 4-year-old with Chronic Pyelonephritis?
Small, shrunken kidney with tubular atrophy and blunting and scarring of the renal calyces
What is most likely to be seen on microscopic examination of a kidney affected by Chronic Pyelonephritis?
Tubular atrophy
What condition might be indicated by kidney image showing tubular atrophy and scarring?
Congenital ureteral obstruction (results in chronic pyelo)
What does the term ‘thyroidization of the kidney’ refer to?
A phrase applied to chronic pyelonephritis, though not emphasized by USMLE
How does Chronic Pyelonephritis differ from Acute Pyelonephritis in terms of cellular infiltration?
Chronic pyelonephritis does not present with cellular infiltration
What does Chronic Pyelonephritis refer to in terms of kidney condition?
Kidney being destroyed/shrunken from repeated prior infections
Chronic pyelo: Kidney appears to show loss of architecture + scarring.