Microscopic hematuria in children is normal, right?
NO!
Some of these kids are at risk of developing kidney disease and there's something you can do about it. 🧵 #NephPearls
Microscopic hematuria in children is normal, right?
NO!
Some of these kids are at risk of developing kidney disease and there's something you can do about it. 🧵 #NephPearls
Is this a thing people commonly include in their gross glomerular hematuria ddx?
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Is this a thing people commonly include in their gross glomerular hematuria ddx?
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Presents as hematuria, proteinuria and ⬇️ GFR, with normal C3.
Biopsy should be performed:
👶At presentation
👶Persistent, recurrent hematuria, Nephrotic proteinuria or ⬇️eGFR
👶Hematuria + 200-500mg/g in 3 measurements 1-2w apart
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Presents as hematuria, proteinuria and ⬇️ GFR, with normal C3.
Biopsy should be performed:
👶At presentation
👶Persistent, recurrent hematuria, Nephrotic proteinuria or ⬇️eGFR
👶Hematuria + 200-500mg/g in 3 measurements 1-2w apart
#NephJC
- Red circle: Acanthocytes (4%)
- Yellow circle: isomorphic (70%)
- Red circle: Acanthocytes (4%)
- Yellow circle: isomorphic (70%)
IgA with AKI 🆘:
AKI may occur during episodes of gross hematuria, usually improves after control of hematuria. Sometimes RPGN masquerades as AKI, so act early and have a low threshold for renal biopsy if there is uncertainty. #NephJC
IgA with AKI 🆘:
AKI may occur during episodes of gross hematuria, usually improves after control of hematuria. Sometimes RPGN masquerades as AKI, so act early and have a low threshold for renal biopsy if there is uncertainty. #NephJC
Protip: Refer children with persistent microscopic hematuria for genetic testing, esp. if other risk factors present
Protip: Refer children with persistent microscopic hematuria for genetic testing, esp. if other risk factors present
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👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28739649/
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👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28739649/
“Beyond the Bladder: Recognising Glomerular Hematuria and the Role of Genetic Testing in Clinical Practice”
A practical guide for clinicians: when to refer, when to test, and how to counsel patients.
📖 doi.org/10.5528/wjtm...
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Dipity is outgoing, friendly and adorably sweet & social. He needs outside vet care for hematuria.
Dipity is free2foster with vet expenses covered in NY NJ NH NE CT DE DC MD MA ME PA VA VT RI
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Dipity is an adorable 6yr old boy
He’s a happy boy, is great on walks, friendly w/other dogs, has a huge smile & a tail that never stops wagging!
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Dipity is outgoing, friendly and adorably sweet & social. He needs outside vet care for hematuria.
Dipity is free2foster with vet expenses covered in NY NJ NH NE CT DE DC MD MA ME PA VA VT RI
Free transport to these states.
Find him at:
@ Manhattan ACC 251826
❤️pledge4medical❤️foster❤️adopt
Listed TBK 6/11
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
An adorable 6 yr old boy
Has suspected hematuria, could be from prostate hyperplasia 🚑
Needs care they will not provide
Perfect walking buddy
Save Dipity!
nycacc.app/browse/251826
#pledge4medical #foster #adopt
#TongueOutTuesday
Listed TBK 6/11
#NYCACC #AdoptMe
An adorable 6 yr old boy
Has suspected hematuria, could be from prostate hyperplasia 🚑
Needs care they will not provide
Perfect walking buddy
Save Dipity!
nycacc.app/browse/251826
#pledge4medical #foster #adopt
#TongueOutTuesday