Light Chain Cast Nephropathy

What is Light Chain Cast Nephropathy?

Light chain cast nephropathy  is a disease of the kidney that is mainly caused by multiple myeloma hence the name myeloma kidney that can present with amyloid cast or the crystal casts. What is the Pathology of Light Chain Cast…
Hypercalcemia Induced Tubulointerstitial Disease

What is Hypercalcemia Induced Tubulointerstitial Disease?

Hypercalcemia induced tubulointerstitial disease is the disease of the interstitium that is caused by increased levels of calcium in the body. What is the Pathology of Hypercalcemia Induced Tubulointerstitial Disease The pathology of hypercalcemia induced tubulointerstitial disease is: -Etiology: The…
Bile Cast Nephropathy

What is Bile Cast Nephropathy?

Bile cast Nephropathy also known as cholemic nephropathy, is an acute kidney injury that may be caused by increased bilirubin or bile acids levels. What is the Pathology of Bile Cast Nephropathy? The pathology of bile cast nephropathy is: -Etiology:…
Acute Drug-Induced Interstitial Nephritis

What is Acute Drug-Induced Interstitial Nephritis?

Acute drug-induced Interstitial nephritis is a disease of the interstitium that occurs due to the hypersensitivity reaction towards a certain drug. What is the Pathology of Acute Drug-Induced Interstitial Nephritis? The pathology of acute drug-induced interstitial nephritis is: -Etiology: The…
Tubular and Interstitial Diseases

What are Tubular and Interstitial Diseases?

Tubular and interstitial diseases are the disease of the kidney that mostly affects the renal tubules and the renal interstitium respectively. Examples of tubular and interstitial diseases include: Acute drug-induced interstitial nephritisBile cast nephropathyHypercalcemia induced tubulointerstitial diseaseLight chain cast nephropathyNephrocalcinosisUrate…
Lupus Nephritis

What is Lupus Nephritis?

Lupus nephritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the kidney. What is the Pathology of Lupus Nephritis? The pathology of lupus nephritis is:  -Etiology: The cause of lupus nephritis is genetic factors, immunologic factors, environmental factors. -Genes involved: MBL2, TNF,…
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?

Henoch-Schonlein purpura is an acute immunoglobulin A mediated disorder that is characterized by inflammation of the small blood vessels of the kidney. What is the Pathology of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura? The pathology of Henoch-schonlein purpura is: -Etiology: The cause of Henoch-schonlein…
Glomerulonephritis Associated with Systemic Infections

What is Glomerulonephritis Associated with Systemic Infections?

Glomerulonephritis associated with systemic infections is the infection manifestation syndrome of the kidney in which an immunologic mechanism initiates inflammation and proliferation of glomerular tissue. What is the Pathology of Glomerulonephritis Associated with Systemic Infections? The pathology of glomerulonephritis associated…
Glomerulonephritis Associated with Bacterial Endocarditis

What is Glomerulonephritis Associated with Bacterial Endocarditis?

Glomerulonephritis associated with bacterial endocarditis is glomerulitis that results from bacterial endocarditis.  What is the Pathology of Glomerulonephritis Associated with Bacterial Endocarditis? The pathology of glomerulonephritis associated with bacterial endocarditis is: -Etiology: The cause of glomerulonephritis associated with bacterial endocarditis…
Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis

What is Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis?

Fibrillary glomerulonephritis is a disease of the glomerulus that is characterized by the deposition of the fibril proteins in the glomerulus.  What is the Pathology of Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis? The pathology of fibrillary glomerulonephritis is: -Etiology: The cause of fibrillary glomerulonephritis…