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hematuria
bingousmle - 05-23-10 05:55
Which of the following is a common cause of isolated hematuria with isomorphic red cells in the urine?
a. Alport’s syndrome (hereditary nephritis)
b. Thin basement membrane disease
c. Idiopathic hypercalciuria
d. IgA nephropathy
e. theres no such thing
bingousmle - 05-23-10 05:55
Which of the following is a common cause of isolated hematuria with isomorphic red cells in the urine?
a. Alport’s syndrome (hereditary nephritis)
b. Thin basement membrane disease
c. Idiopathic hypercalciuria
d. IgA nephropathy
e. theres no such thing
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: hematuria mtniharika - 05-23-10 14:59 My answer is: c.
Differentiation between glomerular and non-glomerular haematuria by observation of the changes in red cell morphology using phase-contrast microscopy is a well established techniqu
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Re: hematuria babbu5508 - 05-24-10 00:45 My answer is: c.
Idiopathic hypercalciuria can be diagnosed when clinical, laboratory, and radiographic investigations fail to delineate an underlying cause.
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Re: hematuria
bingousmle - 05-24-10 00:53 My answer is: c.
Glomerular diseases cause hematuria with dysmorphic red cells in the urine and sometimes red cell casts. Isomorphic red cells indicate nonglomerular bleeding including that from the urinary bladder. Hypercalciuria is a common cause of hematuria
in young individuals even without renal stone formation.
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Re: hematuria babbu5508 - 05-24-10 01:59 Approximately 30% of children with isolated hematuria may have elevated urinary calcium levels. Hematuria can be either gross or microscopic, and may or may not be associated with dysuria.
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Re: hematuria bingousmle - 05-24-10 02:11 
posted by babbu5508 on 05-24-10 01:59
Approximately 30% of children with isolated hematuria may have elevated urinary calcium levels. Hematuria can be either gross or microscopic, and may or may not be associated with dysuria.
Approximately 30% of children with isolated hematuria may have elevated urinary calcium levels. Hematuria can be either gross or microscopic, and may or may not be associated with dysuria.
point to be noted..
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Re: hematuria mtniharika - 05-25-10 03:55 posted by babbu5508 on 05-24-10 01:59
Approximately 30% of children with isolated hematuria may have elevated urinary calcium levels. Hematuria can be either gross or microscopic, and may or may not be associated with dysuria.
Approximately 30% of children with isolated hematuria may have elevated urinary calcium levels. Hematuria can be either gross or microscopic, and may or may not be associated with dysuria.
good..
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Re: hematuria galaxy - 05-26-10 02:23 My answer is: c.
Which of the following is a common cause of isolated hematuria with isomorphic red cells in the urine? c. Idiopathic hypercalciuria
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