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What is the Pronephros in development?

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Simple tubes

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When is the Pronephros present in development?

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The Pronephros is present 3 weeks EGA

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What is the Mesonephros in development?

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Filtering units and glomeruli with tubules that eventually degenerate into the Wolffian duct; formed caudal to the Pronephros at 4 weeks EGA

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What forms the Ureteric bud?

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Mesonephros

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When is the Mesonephros present in development?

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The Mesonephros is present 4 weeks EGA

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What does the Ureteric bud do and when?

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At 5 weeks EGA, the Ureteric bud invades the surrounding mesenchyme and begins signaling at the tips of it’s expansion to convert Metanephric Mesenchyme into renal epithelia

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What is reciprocal signaling in the developing signaling?

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Bidirectional signaling between the Ureteric Bud and the Metanephric Mesenchyme that allows for renal branching and the development of collecting ducts, renal pelvis, etc.

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What embryonic structure forms the renal collecting ducts, pelvis, and ureters?

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The Ureteric bud

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What embryonic structure forms the glomeruli, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal tubules?

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The Metanephric Mesenchyme

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When do the first glomeruli form and when have they all formed?

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The first glomeruli forms at 9-10 weeks, and they form exponentially until development is complete at 32-36 weeks

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What are CAKUT?

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Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract - the main cause of ESRD in pediatric populations

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What is renal agenesis?

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Failure of the Ureteric bud to form or induce the Metanephric Mesenchyme, leading to Apoptosis

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What is the most common CAKUT?

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Hydronephrosis

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What causes Hydronephrosis?

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Vesicoureteral reflux

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What are other, less common CAKUTs?

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Renal cysts and renal dysplasia

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What are the major causes of CKD/ESRD in adults?

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Diabetic Nephropathy, HTN, ADPKD

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Are the major causes of CKD/ESRD the same in adults and kids?

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Nope

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What are the major causes of CKD/ESRD in kids?

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Wide differential, including: Renal aplasia/dysplasia, FSGS, Obstructive Uropathy

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What are the complications of CKD in kids?

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Impaired growth
Anemia
HTN
Bone Disorders
CV Risk
Cognitive Development/Transition to Adult Care
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How does CKD impair growth in kids?

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Since 1/3rd of growth occurs in the first 2 years of life, infants with CKD have stunted growth due to malnutrition, metabolic acidosis, and mineral/bone disorders

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How is impaired growth in kids with CKD treated?

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Treatment of acidosis
Nutritional support via G-tube feeds
Growth Hormone therapy

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How does anemia progress in kids with CKD?

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Higher stages of CKD have a higher prevalence of anemia in CKD

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What causes anemia in CKD in kids?

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Decreased production of Erythropoietin and iron dysregulation in the kidney

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How is anemia in CKD in kids treated?

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Iron supplementation + recombinant human erythropoietin

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How does HTN manifest in kids with CKD?
HTN effects more than half of kids with CKD and resists anti-hypertensive medications, is often masked, and is a major risk factor for CV mortality and LV Hypertrophy
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How should HTN be managed in kids with CKD?
Intensified BP control to < 50th percentile for age/height is better, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is required
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How do mineral bone disorders manifest in CKD in kids?
Dysregulation of the Ca/Phos/PTH/FGF23 axis leads to bone growth issues and vascular calcifications
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How are bone disorders in kids with CKD managed?
Try and lower serum Phosphorus and PTH levels with: ``` Dietary restrictions Phosphorus binders (taste awful) Vit D Supplements ```
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What causes CV risk and mortality in kids with CKD?
Compounded effects of other CKD manifestations such as HTN/LV Hypertrophy, bone disorders, and anemia
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What is the leading cause of death in the pediatric CKD population?
Cardiovascular mortality
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What forms the comma-shaped body and s-shaped body during kidney development?
The Metaneprhic Mesenchyme
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What is Renal Dysplasia?
Irregular signaling between the Metaneprhic Mesenchyme and the Ureteric Bud
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What could cause Renal Hypoplasia?
Premature birth
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What can cause hydronephrosis?
UVJ obstruction
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What could cause bilateral hydronephrosis?
A posterior uretrhal valve in the bladder
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How do genetic factors contribute to the development of CAKUT?
Large combination of genetic factors of varying modes of inheritance
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What determines the severity of CKD in kids?
Age of onset, primary renal disease (systemic disease is worse), metabolic acidosis, and malnutrition + anemia/bone disorder/growth distrubances
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Why is sodium tricky in kids with CKD?
Traditional CKD management in adults focuses on low sodium, but in kids, some sodium is needed for development
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How do CV causes of death differ between adults and kids with CKD?
Adults with CKD have CHF and atherosclerosis Kids with CKD have arrythmyias, cardiomyopathy, medial calcifications Kids with CKD have CV risk with less warning signs
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How does CKD effect cognitive development in kids?
CKD leads to low cognitive ability and quality of life, as well as low social development due to short stature
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Why is there a high risk period of transition to adult care in kids with CKD?
Adolescents have poor judgment as is, and this can lead to treatment non-adherence with most kidney transplants failing between 17 - 24 years of age
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What are renal ultrasound and VCUG used for?
Searching for hydronephrosis and renal enlargement
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Why might UTI's be concerning in kids with CKD?
UTI may indicate urinary tract obstruction or posterior urethral valves, which can have long term consequences such as repeated infections
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What is VUR?
Vesicoureteral Reflux, the retrograde flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters which predisposes UTI and hydronephrosis
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What are consequence of recurrent UTI in kids with CKD?
Renal scars, hypertension, and CKD (due to whatever is causing the recurrent UTI's, not the UTI's themselves)
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What factors should be considered in interpreting gross hematuria?
Timing: part of stream = urinary tract, full stream = kidney Color: Red/Pink = urinary tract, brown = kidney Pain: Painful = urinary tract, painless = kidney
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How should microscopic hematuria be interpreted in kids with CKD?
More concerning in the presence of proteinuria and a family history of kidney failure/kidney stones
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What defines remission of nephrotic syndrome?
Proteinuria < 3.5mg/day for 3 consecutive days with resolution of edema
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What defines relapse of nephrotic syndrome?
Proteinuria > 3.5mg/day for 3 consecutive days with resolution of edema
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What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in kids?
Minimal Change Disease
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What are the types of Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome?
Steroid Dependent NS | Frequently Relapsing NS
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What is Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome?
Failure to achieve remission after 4 weeks of prednisone, suggesting steroid resistant MCD or something else like Membranous Nephropathy
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What is the DDx for kids with Nephrotic Syndrome?
``` MCD FSGS Membranous Nephropathy Congenital Nephrotic Syndromes Familial Nephrotic Syndromes ```
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What are complications of Nephrotic Syndrome in kids?
Hypogammglobulinemia Loss of anticoagution factors AKI
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What infections are kids with Nephrotic Syndrome predisposed to and why?
Loss of immunoglobulins = risk for Pneumococcal infections
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How do complement levels change in PSGN?
Low C3, normal C4
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How do complement levels change in Lupus and MPGN?
Low C3, Low C4
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How could PSGN and IgA Nephropathy be differentiated by timing?
IgA Nephropathy occurs during or shortly after a mucosal infection, while PSGN occurs 2 weeks after a pneuomococcal infection
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What is an abscess?
Chronic bacterial infection
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Which GN have low complement levels?
PSGN MPGN Lupus
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Which GN have normal complement levels?
IgA Nephropathy | ANCA-associated GN
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What is Henoch Schonlein Purpura?
A vascular infection that presents with normal complement levels and hematuria and nephrotic range proteinuria
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How do MPA and GPA differ with respect to granulomas?
GPA has necrotizing granulomas in the airways + kidneys while MPA is non-granulomatous in the vasculature
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What can suggest Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in kids?
Bloody diarrhea
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Is Eculizumab indicated for D-HUS or aHUS
Eculizumab is a C5 convertase inhibitor, so it is indicated for aHUS (driven by defects in the CRP) and not D-HUS
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What diseases can cause a HUS-like syndrome in kids (ie DDx)?
``` Pneumococcal-associated HUS (due to Neuraminidase) Atypical HUS (recurrent episodes) ```
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Which type of HUS uses the MAC to cause damage?
aHUS, since it is driven by complement and can form the MAC to damage cells
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How does medullary sponge kidney present?
Neprholithiasis, collecing duct dilation
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Is Multycystic Dyplastic Kidney Disease symptomatic and bilateral?
Nope, unilateral and asymptomatic
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What gene mutation and gene product cause ARPKD?
ARPKD is driven by mutations in PKHD1 and result in altered production of Fibrocystin, with the different mutations setting severity of disease
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Are ADPKD and ARPKD unilateral or bilateral?
ADPKD and ARPKD are bilateral
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Which causes hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension, ADPKD or ARPKD?
ARPKD effects the liver and causes fibrosis as well as hepatic hypertension
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Which causes compressed lungs, ADPKD or ARPKD?
ARPKD has much larger kidneys and causes compressed lungs
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Which causes ESKD earlier, ADPDK or ARPKD?
ARPKD causes ESKD much earlier, in utero or early childhood, while ADPKD causes kidney failure in adulthood
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How is ADKPD diagnosed?
Ultrasound
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What is Nephronophtisis?
An Autosomal Recessive ciliopathy caused by mutation in NPHP genes, associated with eye disease and leads to ESKD
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What is Primary Hyperoxaluria?
Mutation in AGXT gene that leads to systemic overproduction of oxalate and kidney failure
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What is Nephropathic Cystinosis?
Autosomal Recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutation in CTNS gene that leads to proximal RTA, treated with Cysteamine
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What characterizes Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney?
No functional kidney tissue
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How many RBC's need to be seen on a microscopic urinalysis to define microscopic hematuria?
5+
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What defines a nephrotic range protein-creatinine ratio?
2-3 or more
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How can IgA Nephropathy and PSGN be differentiated?
IgA Nephropathy does not effect Complement levels while PSGN has low C3

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