Renal Papillary Necrosis Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does renal papillary necrosis describe?
The coagulative necrosis of the renal papillae due to a variety of causes.
What is a cause of renal papillary necrosis related to kidney infection?
Severe acute pyelonephritis.
Which type of nephropathy caused by diabetes can lead to renal papillary necrosis?
Diabetic nephropathy.
What type of nephropathy caused by blockage can result in renal papillary necrosis?
Obstructive nephropathy.
What type of nephropathy is associated with the use of analgesics?
Analgesic nephropathy.
Which classic cause of renal papillary necrosis has now been withdrawn?
Phenacetin.
What type of medication, often used for pain relief, is a cause of renal papillary necrosis?
NSAIDs.
Which blood disorder is a cause of renal papillary necrosis?
Sickle cell anaemia.
What is a key feature of renal papillary necrosis that involves blood in urine?
Visible haematuria.
What symptom of renal papillary necrosis is characterized by pain in the lower back?
Loin pain.
What is another clinical feature associated with renal papillary necrosis?
Proteinuria.
