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Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
look for signs of ATN ... (muddy brown ... Diagnosis #Management #ContrastInduced ... Nephropathy #CIN #PCAKI
Muddy Brown Casts in ATN
#Clinical #Path #Nephro #Urine #Microscopy #MuddyBrownCasts #ATN
Muddy Brown Casts ... in ATN #Clinical ... MuddyBrownCasts #ATN
Granular & “Muddy Brown” Casts on Urine Microscopy
A. Finely granular cast B. slightly coarser granular cast
Granular & “Muddy ... coarse (c) and muddy ... better appreciated at
Many studies have reported that although some patients develop contrast nephropathy, the average creatinine among all
Pathophysiology #ContrastInduced ... Nephropathy #CIN #PCAKI
Urine Microscopy - Casts
Acellular Casts
 • Hyaline Casts - Consists of only precipitated Tamm-Horsfell protein without
• "Muddy Brown ... tubular necrosis (ATN ... Contains yellow-tan
Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
sample is not fresh at ... renal disease • “Muddy