What condition is associated with renal papillary necrosis?
nephrotic syndrome
hypertension
sickle cell hemoglobinopathy
sarcoidosis
Correct Answer :
C. sickle cell hemoglobinopathy
sickle cell disease and trait could cause renal papillary necrosis.
Related Questions
Which of the following does NOT cause sterile pyouria?
inadequately treated UTI
renal papillary necrosis
acute emphysematous pyelonephritis
urinary tract tuberculosis
As per NIH classification of prostatitis, which type requires no treatment?
type I
type II
type III
type IV
What is false regarding Fournier`s gangrene?
is defined as a polymicrobial chronic infection of the perineal, perianal, or genital areas
as the disease progresses, branches from the inferior epigastric, deep circumflex iliac, and external pudendal arteries get thrombosed
presents as a dark skinned-scrotum, subcutaneous crepitation, and foul smell
surgical debridement often spares the testes
What could cause scrotal sinus?
improperly drained hair follicle scrotal abscess
syphilitic orchitis
tuberculous epididymitis
all of the above
Which treatment modality has NO proven efficacy in CP/CPPS?
selective nerve block
balloon dilation
botulinum A toxin injection
ESWL
What is false regarding Herpes simplex (HSV) infection?
characterized by neurovirulence
the incubation period of primary genital herpes is 2 3 weeks
HSV can be isolated in the urine
HSV-1 infection causes urethritis more often than HSV-2 does
What is the mortality rate of emphysematous pyelonephritis?
43%
53%
63%
73%
What type of bladder cells secretes antiproliferative factor?
bladder epithelial cells
type C nerve endings in the bladder
type A delta nerve endings in the bladder
the innermost longitudinal fibres of detrusor muscle
What is false concerning genitourinary TB?
is the commonest extra-pulmonary site of infection
bladder TB is secondary to renal TB, and usually begins at the ureteral orifices
in the kidneys, TB is typically bilateral, cortical, and adjacent to the glomeruli; they may remain dormant for ages
epididymal TB might occur by hematogenous or direct spread from the urinary tract
What is true concerning bacterial colonization in the bladder?
is always asymptomatic
it shows a serological immune antibody response
is a common cause of sterile pyuria
typically, at this stage, the body demonstrates bacteriuria
What are the target immune cells for HIV?
phagocytes
CD4 T cells
B lymphocytes
natural killer cells
Histologically, the pathognomonic finding of Fournier gangrene include:
necrosis of the superficial and deep fascial planes
fibrinoid thrombosis of the nutrient arterioles
polymorphonuclear cell infiltration
all of the above
What type of cells is implicated most in the pathogenesis of BPS/IC?
histocytes
T lymphocytes
mast cells
B lymphocytes
What are the most commonly affected organs by genitourinary schistosomiasis?
kidneys and adrenals
bladder and ureters
prostate and vasa
testes and epididymi
Which of the following factors increases the risk of UTI due to facilitation of microbial ascent?
sexual activity
the use of spermicide
estrogen depletion
fecal incontinence
During the initial 3-month period of HIV infection, what would be the best diagnostic lab test?
viral load assay
western blot analysis
southern blot analysis
HIV-1/HIV-2 serology assay
What condition(s) could occur in schistosomal ureter?
beading of the lower ureteral segment
ureteral fibrosis and calcifications of the distal ureter
stricture at the uretero-vesical junction
all of the above
The relative risk of prostate cancer in men with HIV compared to uninfected individuals is:
greater than 8 fold
greater than 6 fold
greater than 4 fold
comparable
Patients with bladder pain syndrome have:
a history of repeated urologic and/or gynecologic procedures
10 fold higher incidence of childhood voiding problems
4 fold higher incidence of anxiety-depression syndrome
6 fold higher incidence of psychosomatic disorders
What is true concerning scrotal abscesses?
could be a complication of chronic epididymitis and orchalgia
testicular torsion must be excluded
infected hair follicles and scrotal lacerations are predisposing factors
urethral discharge is not uncommon presentation
Epididymal cysts are common in the following conditions,
EXCEPT:
von Hippel-Lindau disease
tuberous sclerosis
cystic fibrosis
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
What is false concerning the cystoscopic findings of interstitial cystitis?
Hunner`s ulcers are multiple ulcerative patches surrounded by mucosal congestion on the dome or lateral walls
ulcers might get distorted after overdistention, because discrete areas of mucosal scarring rupture during the procedure
in non-ulcerative type, overdistention demonstrates glomerulations on the dome and lateral walls
overdistention results in mucosal tears and submucosal hemorrhage
What is (are) the complication(s) of sexually transmitted infections?
pelvic inflammatory disease
lymphogranuloma venereum
infertility
all of the above
No need for radiologic studies for recurrent UTI in:
children
the elderly
men
women
Irritative LUTS and dyspareunia in postmenopausal women are most likely to be due to:
giggle incontinence
estrogen deficiency
cystitis glandularis
cystitis cystica
What is the most commonly affected organ by genitourinary Brucellosis?
kidneys
bladder
prostate
epididymis
What is false regarding schistosomal cystitis?
an esinophilic immune reaction is generated in response to the eggs
chronic schistosomiasis can eventually result in small bladder and the development of cancers
schistosoma mansoni often causes urinary tract infections
could cause inflammatory polys and recurrent hematuria
What could cause unresolved bacteriuria?
drug resistance
non-compliance
the presence of persistent pathology
all of the above
What is false concerning renal hydatid cysts?
might rupture into the collecting system causing (hydatiduria)and renal colic
are formed by the eggs of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus
most cysts are asymptomatic but might manifest as flank mass, dull pain, or hematuria
the most reliable diagnostic test uses partially purified hydatid arc 5 antigens in a double-diffusion test
What factor(s) increase(s) the risk of bacterial colonization in the prostate?
acute epididymitis
indwelling urethral catheters
transurethral surgery
all of the above