Chronic Pyelonephritis Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
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What is the primary cause of Chronic Pyelonephritis?

A

Recurrent acute pyelonephritis

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In which population is Chronic Pyelonephritis almost always seen?

A

Pediatric patients

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What is a common characteristic of the kidney in a 4-year-old with Chronic Pyelonephritis?

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Small, shrunken kidney with tubular atrophy and blunting and scarring of the renal calyces

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What is most likely to be seen on microscopic examination of a kidney affected by Chronic Pyelonephritis?

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Tubular atrophy

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What condition might be indicated by kidney image showing tubular atrophy and scarring?

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Congenital ureteral obstruction (results in chronic pyelo)

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What does the term ‘thyroidization of the kidney’ refer to?

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A phrase applied to chronic pyelonephritis, though not emphasized by USMLE

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How does Chronic Pyelonephritis differ from Acute Pyelonephritis in terms of cellular infiltration?

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Chronic pyelonephritis does not present with cellular infiltration

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What does Chronic Pyelonephritis refer to in terms of kidney condition?

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Kidney being destroyed/shrunken from repeated prior infections

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Chronic pyelo: Kidney appears to show loss of architecture + scarring.

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