Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

How does urinary excretion of Ca2+ change in Bartter syndrome?_____

Cystine kidney stones may form _____ calculi

During dialysis, end-stage kidneys often develop _____

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

A leukemoid reaction is a severe elevation in WBC, typically >_____ cells/mm3

Testicular torsion causes _____ infarction of the testicle

What renal pathology is associated with sickle cell anemia? _____

Hemoglobin electrophoresis of a patient with beta-thalassemia major shows little or no _____

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

What is the most common (and severe) form of renal disease in SLE patients? _____