Renal Pathology — Flashcards

Mutations in genes that encode proteins localized to the slit diaphragm can lead to _____

_____ crystals on urine microscopy appear as spheres with radial or concentric striations and irregular projections or thorns, referred to as thorn apples

Which type of RCC originates from the principal cells of the collecting duct?_____

Type _____ papillary RCC has a single layer of cells on the basement membrane and low-grade nuclear features

Which part of the nephron is most affected in acute tubular injury?_____

Which glomerulonephritis is associated with malignancies, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia?_____

Benign nephrosclerosis will present with _____symmetric contracted kidneys

Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Graft rejection, Acute cortical necrosis, Chronic glomerulonephritis and Alport syndrome, all lead to _____ nephrocalcinosis

Renal segmental hypoplasia is also referred to as _____ kidney

AR steroid resistant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (non-Finnish) can be caused by mutation in _____ gene.