16 Glomerulonephritis Principles

Glomerular filtration barrier

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3 layers:

• endothelium

• basement membrane

• podocytes aka epithelium

• keep out cells

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Hematuria

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• microscopic: normal color

• can occur after exercise in normal kidneys

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• clots: usually form bladder, kidney stones

• rbc squeeze through, bunched up, form casts

Proteinuria

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• dehydrated: concentration goes up

• less influenced by hydration status

Glomerular Disease

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Microscopy

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