Polycystic kidney diseaseADPKD: ∼1/1,000; one of the most common inherited kidney diseases in humansARPKD: ∼1/20,000 Autosomal dominant PKD:- Mutation on chromosome 16 (85% of cases) or 4 (15% of cases) with an alteration ...
Polyzystische Niere1. Zystisch erweiterte Hohlräume, die von tubulären Epithelzellen ausgekleidet sind 2. Zysten im Kortex und Medulla 3. Vereinzelte eingeschlossene Glomeruli 4. Atrophisches Nierengewebe, teils mit geringer ...
Multicystic dysplastic kidneyCongenital disease where one or both kidneys don't form correctly because the ureteric bud fails to develop properly.- Most commonly unilateral. May be a result of abnormal induction of metanephric blastema ...
Medullary cystic kidney diseaseAutosomal dominant disorder that affects the renal tubules and interstitium.- Presents in adulthood Symptoms: Polyuria or polydipsia, family history, salt wasting Diagnosis: Renal biopsy and genetic ...
Niereninfarkt1. Koagulationsnekrose: Verstärkte Zytoplasmaazidophilie und Verlust der Kernzeichnung bei erhaltener Architektur 2. Hämorrhagischer Randsaum 3. Leukozytärer Randsaum aus neutrophilen Granulozyten
AmyloidosisTissue damage from misfolded protein deposits. Amyloid bilds β-sheets that deposit in extracellular space of tissue and cause damage. Systemic amyloidosis:- AL amyloidosis: Light chain is misfolded and ...
Amyloidnephropathie1. Homogene, eosinrote Ablagerungen in den Arterienwände 2. Homogene, eosinrote Ablagerungen in den Glomerulusschlingen. 2. Glomeruläre Struktur im Endstadium weitgehend zerstört Es handelt sich ...
HydronephrosisCondition where excessive amount of urine causes the kidney to dilate. Etiology:- Fetus: Congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, ureterocele, posterior urethral valves- Kidney ...
Refluxnephropathie1. Atrophie der Tubuli 2. Pseudostrumiforme Umwandlung 3. Interstitielle Entzündung 4. Arterien mit adaptativer Intimafibrose 5. Sklerosierung der Glomeruli 6. Ektatisch ausgeweitetes Nierenbecken Der ...
Membranous glomerulonephritisImmune complexes deposit in the glomerular basement membrane which becomes inflammed and damage → nephrotic syndrome.- Proteinuria (>3.5 g/day), hypoalbuminuria (→ edema), hyperlipidemia - Most commonly ...
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritisInnume deposits in glomerulus → inflammation → Nephritic syndrome that co-presents with nephrotic syndrome (hematuria, hypertension, oliguria, azotemia) Type I:- Most common form- Circulating immune ...
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritisNephritic syndrome that is characterized by epithelial cell proliferation in to a thick crescent shape.- Usually adults in 50-60s- Poor pronosis if not treated early Type I: - Anti-glomerular basement ...
Chronic pyelonephritisWhere the kidney develops permanent scarring as a result of recurrent acute pyelonephritis. Etiology: 1. Vesicoureteral reflux (eg, failure of vesicoureteral orfice, bladder outlet obstruction)2. Chronic ...
Akute Pyelonephritis1. Destruktion der Nierentubuli durch neutrophile Granulozyten 2. Streifenförmige Entzündungsherde vom Mark bis in die Rinde (aszendierende Pathogenese) 3. Hyperämie des angrenzenden Parenchyms
Transplantatabstossung1. Intimaödem mit Einengung der Gefässlichtung (akut) 2. Entzündliche Infiltration des Zwischengewebes, Untergang von Tubulusepithelien (akut) 3. Fibrotische Verlegung der Lichtung einer Nierenarterie ...
Renal cell carcinomaMost common type of kidney cancer in adults.- Form from epithelial cells in the proximal convoluted convule of the kidney in the cortex.- Mutation in VHL gene on chromosome 3 - M > F- Peak incidence: ...
Klarzelliges Nierenzellkarzinom1. Nekrotischer Tumor mit Blutungsherden 2. Hellzellige Tumorzellen, welche Fett und Glykogen enthalten 3. Kapillarreiches, stromaarmes Interstitium 4. Tumor bricht oft in Venen ein 5. Pseudokapsel
Renal cell carcinoma - SubtypesClear cell RCC (~80%)- Polygonal cells with a clear, glycogen and/or lipid-filled cytoplasm that are arranged as cords or tubules (non-papillary growth)- Unifocal, unilateral growth Papillary RCC (~10%)- ...
Nephroblastom (Wilms Tumor)1. Hohlräume ausgekleidet von einem kubischen Epithel 2. Triphasisches Muster: blastemale, epitheliale und stromale Komponente- Blastemzellen: klein, zytoplasmaarm- Epitheliale Komponente: primitive ...
Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma)Kidney tumor composed of metanephric blastema cells (give rise to stromal and epithelial cells).- Most common malignant kidney tumor in children.- Peak incidence: 2-5 years Sporadic or due to mutation ...
Urothelial cancerUrothelial cell carinoma that can affect the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder and urethra. - Most commony in the urothelium of the bladder.- M > F- Peak incidence: 65 years- Cancer sites:→ Bladder (90%)→ ...
Bladder cancerUrothelial cell carcinoma (= Transitional cell carcinomas) Non-urothelial cell carinoma:- Squamous cell carcinoma (arise from squamous cell metaplasia)→ Typically form in multiple locations→ Keratinization→ ...
Renal cortical necrosisIrreversible type of prerenal acute renal injury caused by a sudden drop of blood perfusion to the renal cortex.- Cortical radial arteries are end arteries and therefore more susceptible to ischemia. ...
OncocytomaBenign tumor arising from the intercalated tubular cells.An oncocytoma is not confined to the kidneys and may develop in the thyroid gland, pancreas, or the pituitary gland. Pathology- Macroscopy: brown ...
AngiomyolipomaBenign renal tumors that arise from perivascular epithelioid cells and consist of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and mature fat cells. - Mean age of onset: 43 years- Sex: F > M (4:1)- More often on right ...
Acute tubular necrosisCauses ∼85% of intrinsic AKIs. - The straight segment of the proximal tubule and the thick ascending limb are especially susceptible to ischemic damage in acute tubular necrosis. Etiology:- Ischemic: ...
Acute interstitial nephritis (tubulointerstitial nephritis) ...Kidney injury most commonly caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to drugs (allergic interstitial nephritis). Some drugs may also lead to crystal-induced acute kidney injury. Allergic interstitial nephritis:- ...
PyelonephritisInfection of the renal pelvis and parenchyma that is usually associated with an ascending bacterial infection of the bladder. Pathogens:- Escherichia coli (∼75-90% of cases) - Pseudomonas aeruginosa- ...
Microscopic polyangiitisNecrotizing vasculitis of small vessels, typically with renal and pulmonary involvement; however, multiple organ systems may be affected. Clinical features: - Similar to that of granulomatosis with polyangiitis, ...