Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Is polycystic kidney disease associated with enlargement of the kidneys? _____

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is associated with _____ as well as E coli infections

Patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis have an increased risk for _____; presents as an enlarging thyroid late in disease course

Testicular torsion causes _____ infarction of the testicle

Spherocytes are less able to maneuver through splenic sinusoids and are thus consumed by _____

Which joint pathology is caused by a progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, most often due to "wear and tear"?_____

One risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder is long-standing _____ (kidney)

What renal pathology is associated with sickle cell anemia? _____

Herpes encephalitis is associated with _____ protein in the CSF

What is the first change that occurs in the kidney in a diabetes mellitus patient?_____