MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An autopsy of a patient, who died from poisoning of ethylene glycol, revealed enlarged edematous kidneys. Their capsule was taken out very easily. Gross investigation showed the wide pale-grey cortical layer and dark red medulla. What disease has developed at the patient?
A
Necrotic nephrosis
B
Acute pyelonephritis
C
Acute glomerulonephritis
D
Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bowman’s capsule-Double-walled, cup-shaped dilation that surrounds the glomerulus and forms the beginning of the nephron.

Detailed explanation-2: -Doctors diagnose PSGN by looking at a patient’s medical history and ordering lab tests. Doctors can test urine samples to look for protein and blood. Doctors can also do a blood test to see how well the kidneys are working. They can also determine if a patient recently had a group A strep infection.

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