Nephro and Urology - 2019 Updated! Flashcards
Child with nephrotic syndrome treated with steroids, weaned off 3 months ago and was clinically well. Now
presents with albumin 10, ascites, 3+ protein in urine. Name three specific therapies
mgmt of relapsed nephrotic syndrome:
- repeat course of prednisone
- acute mgmt: Na restriction (<1500mg daily), diuresis (furosemide - loop diuretic), fluid restriction if hyponatremia
- low fat diet if dyslipidemia
Testicular torsion
a) Blue discoloration of the scrotum is pathognomonic
b) Absence of cremasteric reflex is common
c) 36 hrs to treat before losing testis
b) Absence of cremasteric reflex is common
* a) Blue discoloration of the scrotum is pathognomonic (blue dot in keeping with torsion of appendix testis)
6 hours to treat
Painful scrotum, scrotal wall erythema
In boys with normal cremasteric reflex, testicular torsion is unlikely. Absence of a cremasteric reflex is nondiagnostic
All of the following about Alport’s are true except:
- Girls have worse prognosis
- Bad prognosis is with gross hematuria in childhood
- Progressive sensorineural hearing loss in childhood
- 15% have end stage renal disease before age 15
- 2-3% of all end stage renal disease is due to Alport’s
- Girls have worse prognosis
- Alport = hereditary nephritis
- all have micro hematuria, may have gross hematuria, may have proteinuria
- progressive bilateral SNHL
- poor prognosis: gross hematuria in childhood, nephrotic syndrome, prominent GBM thickening, male
- mgmt: ACEi slows rate of progression
Most common cause hypertension in adolescents:
a) primary (essential) hypertension
b) renal artery stenosis
c) congenital renal disease
d) coarctation of the aorta
e) pheochromocytoma
a) primary (essential) hypertension
Risk factors for HTN
Obesity
HTN
Prematurity
Kidney disease
8 month old baby with gastroenteritis.
Na 160, Cl elevated, Bicarb 14, HR 220, BP 60/30.
1) What is your initial management
2) Once stable what is your ongoing fluid management (eg - type, duration).
1) IVF resuscitation with 20 ml/kg bolus NS until stable (up to 60 ml/kg).
2) Repeat Lytes.
- Calculate Total Body Water (weight x 0.6) - Calculate Free Water Deficit (TBW x (Current Na - Desired Na)/Desired Na) - Calculate Insensibles (400 ml x BSA) Where BSA = sq(Htxwt/3600)
Replace the FW Deficit/24h + Insensibles + Losses
Start with D51/2NS, check bytes q4h. If too fast or cerebral edema give back Na+ with 3%
Newborn with increased creatinine, palpable mass in midline. How do you confirm the diagnosis?
a. VCUG
b. Abdo Ultrasound
c. CT abdo
b. Abdo Ultrasound - concern is about an obstructive renal lesion
- 2/3 of abdominal masses in neonates are renal in origin
- boys with PUV have walnut size mass above pubic symphysis
A newborn infant has Cr of 83. Which of these statements is true?
a) this value reflects the mothers creatinine.
b) this is a normal value for a newborn infant.
a) this value reflects the mothers creatinine.
When should secondary nephrotic syndrome be suspected and how do you investigate?
- gross hematuria, HTN, renal insufficiency, age <1 or >12
- C3 (normal in MCD, low in other causes), ANA, dsDNA, Hep B, Hep C, HIV; kidney biopsy in kids over 12
An 8 year old boy presents with hematuria and hypertension. His ASOT is positive. List one test that you
could do that would support your diagnosis of post-infectious glomerulonephritis.
- complement C3 level (reduced in >90% of cases of post strep GN in the acute phase, returns to normal within
6-8 weeks post infection) - PSGN occurs following staph, strep, gram negative bacterial infections, flu, parvo
6-year-old girl with incidental finding of a 2 cm renal cyst. Appropriate management:
a) observe and repeat US
b) CT abdomen
c) ultrasound liver
d) urology consult
e) full nephrologic workup
a) observe and repeat US
Re: liver U/S - hepatbiliary issues more related to AR PCKD
- simple cysts with normal renal function only need observation
- complex cysts may have risk of cancer - need more ix
Child with back pain. Ultrasound shows left hydronephrosis. Test to give Dx?
A. Mag-3-Scan 99mTc-DTPA for function
b. Urine culture
A. Mag-3-Scan 99mTc-DTPA for function (renal scintigraphy assesses renal anatomy and function) -
nuclear medicine test that provides images of the kidneys to help determine their level of functioning and if there
are any obstructions. They can be very important in the diagnosis of hydronephrosis and UPJ obstructions (which present with abdo/flank or back pain).
8 yo female with incidental pick up of microscopic hematuria on urinalysis. No protein. Micro shows rbc’s of 8-10 per hpf. Diagnosis?
- Alports Syndrome
- IgA nephropathy
- Nephrolithiasis
- post strep GN
- Nephrolithiasis - not totally true but HYPERCALCIURIA would be a better option.
If they give a +ve FHx then pick Alports. Females with X-lined AS may only get microscopic hematuria.
IgA doesn’t totally fit. Classic would be episodes of gross hematuria 1-2 days after URTI. They get + protein.
– Thin basement membrane would be a good option
5 year old with asthma. Treated with ventolin overnight and Q 30 this morning. Aminophyline added this morning
to help improve oxygenation. Child complaining of nausea and weakness. You should check:
A) serum sodium
B) serum glucose
C) serum potassium
D) serum magnesium
C) serum potassium
The following are shared by cystinosis and renal tubular acidosis EXCEPT:
a) hypokalemia
b) nephrolithiasis
c) concentrating defect
d) aminoaciduria
e) hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
d) aminoaciduria Features of cystinosis: - Fanconi syndrome - french Cdn, fair complexion and blonde hair - healthy at birth - develop FTT, polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration - photophobia by 3-6 years - nephrocalcinosis
4 yo female with persistent microhematuria on 2 urine dips. Grandfather has renal stones. What investigation would you do to prove the diagnosis (1)
Urine calcium : creatinine ratio
Hypercalciuria can cause persistent hematuria
6 yr old previously well with 10 minute generalized tonic clonic seizure. Hypertensive , HR 90, Na 115 , Urine
Na 30 . Euvolemic on exam. What is your initial management? List 2 possible etiologies.
- 3% NS 5ml/kg IV push
- euvolemic hyponatremia:
- SIADH, glucocorticoid deficiency (adrenal insufficiency), hypothyroid, water intoxication
Toddler with gastroenteritis and moderate dehydration. What management is most appropriate:
a) give IV fluids now
b) give IV fluids if vomiting
c) give oral solution containing 20-65 mmol of Na
d) stop breastfeeding and give electrolyte solution
e) hold re-feeding for 72 hours
c) give oral solution containing 20-65 mmol of Na (AAP says 45-50 Na for mild-moderate dehydration; WHO says 75; European says 60)
· Contraindications: protracted vomiting despite small frequent feeds, severe dehydration, paralytic ileus,
monosaccharide malabsorption
8 year old child is embarrassed by nocturnal enuresis. What percent persists to adulthood? 3 treatments?
- 20% of children over age 5 have nocturnal enuresis; resolves spontaneously in 15% of children every year
thereafter; <1% of adults continue to have nocturnal enuresis
- 20% of children over age 5 have nocturnal enuresis; resolves spontaneously in 15% of children every year
- reassurance
- limit fluid intake to 60mls after 6pm
- no caffeine after 4pm
- motivational therapy (star chart)
- bedwetting alarm
- pharmacologic (second line in specific situations only) -DDAVP
most common cause of hypertension in a neonate?
- Coarctation
- renovascular
- Renovascular
Secondary to umbilical artery catheterization and RA thrombosis.
4 yr girl with post void enuresis. What is most likely diagnosis?
Vaginal voiding - fused labia (incontinence occurs after voiding when girl stands up - run-off from behind labia)
Post strep GN. What two lab tests that would confirm your dx of PSGN.
- complement C3 (expect to be low)
- ASOT for proof of recent strep infection
What are some reasons to measure BP earlier than 3 years
Prematurity, SGA, NICU, Umbilical line CHD Recurrent UTI CKD Urologic malformations Systemic illnesses a/w HTN (NF, TS, SCD)
Pt had GAS 2 weeks ago. Now presents with hemoglobin 70, Platelets of 30 and rising Cr and BUN. What is the
diagnosis?
a) HUS
b) HSP
a) HUS
- HSP should not have anemia or TCP
- patients with familial HUS can be triggered by preceding illness
HUS: triad of anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal insufficiency. Most commonly caused by E coli. Case reports of atypical HUS caused by group A beta hemolytic streptococcus