ABDOMINAL
GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY
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A 53-year-old patient with a history of a chronic glomerulonephritis died of chronic renal insufficiency. A post-mortem revealed smaller than normal, firm kidneys. Their capsule was taken out hardly, baring a granular renal surface. On a cut section a cortical and cerebral layers were thin with dry, anemic, grey color kidneys tissue. How is called such kidneys?
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Secondary-scarring kidneys
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Primary-scarring kidneys
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Atherosclerotic-scarring kidneys
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Amyloidal-scarring kidneys
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerulonephritis is often caused by a problem with your immune system. Sometimes it’s part of a condition such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or vasculitis. In some cases, it can be caused by infections, such as: HIV.
Detailed explanation-2: -Healthy glomeruli keep blood protein (mainly albumin)-which is needed to maintain the right amount of fluid in your body-from seeping into your urine. When damaged, glomeruli allow too much blood protein to leave your body, leading to nephrotic syndrome.
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