Presence of kidney damage, manifested by abnormal albumin excretion or decreased kidney function, quantified by measured or estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR), that persists for more than three months
Category: Renal System
Aseptic dilatation of kidneys due to obstruction. Etiology Unilateral hydronephrosis: IDIOPATHIC pelviureteric junction obstruction (M/C) EXTRAMURAL OBSTRUCTION Tumour From adjacent structures (Cervix, prostate, rectum, colo or caecum) Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis Retrocaval/circumcaval ureter INTRAMURAL OBSTRUCTION Congenital stenosis Ureterocele & congenital small ureteric orifice Inflammatory stricture Following removal of ureteric calculus or repair of damaged ureter Due to tuberculous…
Characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and oedema (also, hyperlipidemia).