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Case Conference 1 Renal Physiology
Case Conference 1 Renal Physiology
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY
CASE:
An 18 year old man presents with a 2-day history of
reddish-brown scanty urine. He was diagnosed with
streptococcal pharyngitis 2 weeks prior to consult
and was given Amoxicillin. Physical examination
showed bilateral edema (2+). Blood pressure was
160/100 mmHg. Other vital signs were
unremarkable. Urine dipstick detects 3+ blood, 1+
protein, and 2+ for glucose. Urine sediment reveals
12 RBCs/hpf, RBC cast, and dysmorphic RBCs, FBS-
230mg/dL
1. Ska ( streptokinase)
2. SpeB
(Ska)Streptokinase
CELLULAR
PROLIFERATION IMMUNE COMPLEX FORMATION
ABSORBED IN GLOMERULAR BASEMENT
MEMBRANE
CAPILLARY LUMEN
NARROWS
COMPLEMENT SYSTEM ACTIVATED
GFR LOW
IMMUNE COMPLEXES