Our focus on myeloma related disorders continues- view previous posts here. Glomerular diseases with organized deposits belong to a broad group of paraprotein-related diseases that affect the kidneys. The presence of substructure or organization to deposits is often…
After centrifugation of the urine specimen, the macroscopic appearance of the sedimentation can offer certain clues about the nature of the urinary sediment. Color is by far the most important characteristic to define different sedimentations, but other features…
Introduction Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are frequently on anticoagulation (AC) due to their increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism, particularly from atrial fibrillation. Management of AC in kidney patients undergoing invasive…
Kidney cysts are commonly encountered in clinical practice- overall prevalence has been estimated to be 10.7%. Here are some common sonographic scenarios: Abhilash Koratala, MD
We continue a focus on features of myeloma kidney. Previous posts available here. Monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition diseases (MIDD) are systemic disorders characterized by deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulins involving all components of the renal parenchyma including glomerular and tubular…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is hosting the Annual Home Dialysis Academy at the University Campus from January 22-24, 2020. The Home Dialysis Academy is focused on providing a structured course on home modalities, which includes didactic lectures, interactive sessions,…
Clinical Scenario 1: Mr.T is a 68 year old male with long standing uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. Over the years he has had progression of chronic kidney disease with subnephrotic range…
Announcement American Society of Diagnostic & Interventional Nephrology announces that two interventional Nephrology Fellows will be appointed as members of the Education Committee for 2019-2020. Requirements Must be a current Fellow in Nephrology. Maintaining ASDIN Fellow membership throughout…
Apical window is a component of the standard FoCUS examination and is mainly used for the assessment of right ventricular systolic function, and its size relative to the left ventricle. It is also best for the Doppler interrogation…
We continue the focus on Myeloma kidney, which started last month with Light Chain Cast Nephropathy. This month the emphasis is on Light Chain Proximal Tubulopathy with Crystals (LCPT)- a distinct entity. Terminology Chronic tubulointerstitial nephropathy caused by…
