Renal papillary necrosis
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Renal papillary necrosis
Renal and urinary system
Congenital disorders
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders
Alport syndrome
Goodpasture syndrome
IgA nephropathy (NORD)
Lupus nephritis
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Amyloidosis
Diabetic nephropathy
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (NORD)
Lupus nephritis
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Membranous nephropathy
Minimal change disease
Acute tubular necrosis
Renal papillary necrosis
Acute pyelonephritis
Chronic pyelonephritis
Lower urinary tract infection
Metabolic and regulatory disorders
Neoplasms
Traumatic and mechanical disorders
Vascular disorders
Other disorders
Renal and urinary system pathology review
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Nephritic syndromes: Pathology review
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Urinary tract infections: Pathology review
Kidney stones: Pathology review
Renal failure: Pathology review
Renal tubular acidosis: Pathology review
Renal tubular defects: Pathology review
Renal and urinary tract masses: Pathology review
Urinary incontinence: Pathology review
Acid-base disturbances: Pathology review
Electrolyte disturbances: Pathology review
Key Takeaways
Renal papillary necrosis is a condition in which impaired blood supply to the kidneys leads to diffuse ischemia and subsequent necrosis of the renal papilla. Risk factors for renal papillary necrosis include diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and certain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Symptoms may include fever, flank pain, and blood in the urine. Treatment may include antibiotics, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery.