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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... causes differentiated ... Post-strep GN, Lupus Nephritis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... or alternative complement ... pathways. ... infections are common causes ... #glomerular #testing
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... disease states Pathophysiology ... activate inflammatory pathways ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... or alternative complement ... pathways. 6) SPEP ... infections are common causes ... #nephritis
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... Rapoport-Leubering pathway ... Phosphate is a cause ... renal phosphorus wasting ... respiratory #hypoxia #pathophysiology
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
kidney disease caused ... by nephrotoxic ... • Nephrotic-range ... tubulopathy) - Complement ... pathway activation