Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

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

Cystine kidney stones may form _____ calculi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Type II MPGN is associated with _____ circulating levels of C3