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Epithelial cells
squamous cells – contaminant
transitional cells – from pelvis to urethral lining
renal tubular cells - large amount seen in ATN
OTHER CAUSES OF PYURIA
Contamination during collection
Vaginal secretions
Foreskin secretions
Non-infectious causes
VesicoUreteral Reflux Hypercalcemic nephropathy
Analgesic Nephropathy Lithium toxicity
Uric acid nephropathy Hyperoxalosis
Polycystic kidney Heavy metal toxicity
ATN Carcinoma of Urinary tract
Transplant rejection Renal calculi
Allergic interstitial nephritis Sickle cell disease
Sarcoidosis Idiopathic interstitial cystitis
Radiation nephritis Glomerulonephritis
Infectious diseases
TB, chlamydial / gonococcal urethritis, Leptospirosis, Viral cystitis
Infections adjacent to urinary tract
Appendicitis, diverticulitis
CLINICAL SYNDROMES OF
RENAL DISEASE
SITE OF URINALYSIS EXAMPLES
INJURY FINDINGS
GLOMERULUS Hematuria Nephritic syndrome
(dysmorphic) Nephrotic syndrome
Pyuria IgA nephropathy
Proteinuria
Cells, casts
TUBULES Abnormal urine Urinary tract infection
INTERSTITIUM specific gravity, pH Urinary tract
Proteinuria obstruction
Hyaline casts Renal tubular acidosis
Hematuria, pyuria (RTA)
VASCULAR Bland sediments Hypertension
(no cells, hyaline casts
Differentiation between nephrotic and
nephritic syndromes
Features Nephrotic Nephritic
ONSET insidious abrupt
EDEMA ++++ ++
BP normal raised
PROTEINURIA ++++ ++
Outcome
Differentiating Acute vs
Chronic Renal Failure
Points favoring CRF:
1) History
Prior history of DM, HPN, Renal or GU disease
Review of old medical records
Onset of nocturia
2) PE
Pallor, Skin changes
3) Lab
Severe anemia, elevated PTH and phosphorus,
low serum calcium
4) Radiology
Bilateral small kidneys, osteodystrophy (bone changes)
Question:
Both of them have equivalent renal function
True
False
sCr 120 µmol/L 120 µmol/L
Question:
Both of them have equivalent renal function
True
False
Given a 70 y/o, male, diabetic patient,
with body wt = 72 kg
Serum Creatinine of 1 mg/dl
Acute blood loss > 40% blood If 30-40%, may transfuse if elderly,
volume with pre-existing anemia or
comorbids
Hemoglobin levels < 60 mg/L If Hgb 60-100, may transfuse if with
symptoms, ongoing bleeding or
elderly
Chronic anemia < 60 mg/L May transfuse if Hgb < 70, if with
ongoing blood loss, cardiac/pulmo/
cerebrovascular risk factors
Peri-operative If Hgb < 70 and asymptomatic, may transfuse if with
scheduled surgery is expected to produce significant
blood loss or if anesthetic risk is high
New York State Council on Human Blood and Transfusion Services Guidelines 2004
When Should You Transfuse?
l Transfuse whole blood or pRBC + FFP +
cryosupernate for significant blood loss
l Be careful!
Questions?