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Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
Atlas of Urine Microscopy ... also be seen if urine ... - Diagnostic of ... glomerular disease • Leukocytes ... Microscopy #Atlas #key #diagnosis
Urine Microscopy - Casts
Acellular Casts
 • Hyaline Casts - Consists of only precipitated Tamm-Horsfell protein without
Urine Microscopy ... - Casts Acellular ... variety of acute and chronic ... #Urine #Microscopy ... interpretation #diagnosis
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
Polyuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Partial Dl • Chronic ... #Polyuria #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
Chronic, indwelling catheter + bacteriuria (Providencia, Klebsiella, E.coli*) + alkaline urine
Tryptophan → Indoxyl
Purple Urine Bag ... Syndrome Chronic ... E.coli*) + alkaline urine ... clinical #photo #differential ... #diagnosis
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Proteinuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... sediment - WBC/RBC casts ... Proteinuria #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Tubular Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... tract obstruction, Chronic ... Tubular #Acidosis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormally Colored Urine - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red:
 - Hematuria, Hemoglobinuria, Myoglobinuria
 - Beets, Rhubarb, Blackberries, Artificial
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Green / Blue: - Chronic ... Discoloration #Differential ... #Diagnosis #nephrology
Chronic Cough - Diagnosis Algorithm

Cough is the most common presenting symptom to primary care. If a
Chronic Cough - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... If a cough lasts ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Differential
Increased Urination - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Increased Volume / Frequency
 • Increased osmotic load (Increased
Increased Urination - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... urea, mannitol), Chronic ... Isosthenuria): Chronic ... #Diagnosis #Urinary
Urinary Casts and Disease Associations
Hyaline - May be nonspecific; seen in normal individuals or during severe
Urinary Casts and ... and concentrated urine ... heme-granular casts ... #Differential # ... Microscopy #Diagnosis