ABDOMINAL
GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY
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A patient died from uremia. A post-mortem revealed enlarged flaccid kidneys with wide, swallowed with red specks cortex. Medulla had a dark red coloring. Microscopic investigation showed epithelial crescents which compressed capillaries. Nephrocytes exhibited a dystrophy; a stromal edema and infiltration were also recognized. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Glomerulonephritis
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Pyelonephritis
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Nephrolithiasis
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Uremia most commonly occurs in the setting of chronic and end-stage renal disease, but may also occur as a result of acute kidney injury.
Detailed explanation-2: -What causes acute glomerulonephritis? The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture’s syndrome, Wegener’s disease, and polyarteritis nodosa. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important to prevent kidney failure.
Detailed explanation-3: -The oliguria period is accompanied by an increase in the serum concentration of substances usually excreted by kidneys.
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