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Exam 2
Non-infectious Urinary Tract Dz FA
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Veterinary Medicine
Professional
02/28/2017

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What are the three mechanisms of acute tubular nephrosis in FA?
Definition
-ischemic
-infectious
-nephrotoxic
Term
What are some etiologies behind ischemic ATN?
Definition
-hypotension: dec renal perfusion = renal cortical necrosis
-pigmenturia: myoglobin, hemoglobin
-systemic illness: hypovolemia, endotoxemia
Term
What is the typical epidemiology of post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-high-producing multiparous lactating dairy cows
Term
What is the pathophys behind post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-IV hemolysis
Term
What are the clinical signs of post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-dark red-brown urine
-pale mucous mum or icterus
-may become recumbent
Term
What do we see on clin path w/ post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-anemia, hemoglobinemia
-pigmenturia => hemoglobinuria
-hypophosphatemia
Term
How do we treat post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-blood transfusion
-monosodium phosphate IV or PO
-fleet enema
-IV fludis
Term
What is the prognosis of post-parturient hemoglobinuria?
Definition
-poor
Term
What do we find on necropsy w/ post-parturient hemoglobinura?
Definition
-thin blood, generalized icterus
-pale liver, enlarged spleen
-hemolytic nephrosis
Term
What are some nephrotoxic etiologies of acute tubular nephrosis in FA?
Definition
-antimicrobials, NSAIDs
-heavy metals
-plants
-vitamin D
-misc
Term
How do we diangose ATN?
Definition
-hx & CS
-rectal palpation of left kidney
-azotemia
-dec SG on UA
Term
How do we treat ATN in FA?
Definition
-remove toxin: AC or rumenotomy
-support (diuresis) for 2-3w
Term
What is the etiology of oak toxicity in FA?
Definition
-gallotannins: buds in spring & acorns in fall
Term
What are some predisposing factors to FA oak toxicity?
Definition
-poor forage availability
-weather
-downed trees
-Cattle, sheep > horses
Term
What is the pathogenesis of oak toxicty?
Definition
-rumen conversion of gallotanins: into tannic/gallic & pyrrogalol that binds & disrupts proteins
Term
Which systems are targeted by oak toxicity?
Definition
-renal tubular epi
-GI epi
-vascular endothelium
Term
What clinical signs do we see w/ oak toxicity in FA?
Definition
-kidneys: depression, anorexia, dehydration, oliguria/polyuria, hematuria
-GI: rumen atony, constipation, melena, hemorrhagic diarreha
-vascular: SC edema, hydrothorax, ascites, epistaxis
Term
What do we see on clip path w/ FA oak toxicity?
Definition
-azotemia
-dec: K, Na, Cl, Ca, albumin
-inc: Mg, P
-stress leukogram
Term
What do we see on UA w/ oak toxicity in FA?
Definition
-proteinuria
-glucosuria
-hematuria
-isosthenuria
Term
How do we treat FA oak toxicity?
Definition
-fluid therapy (PO or IV)
-rumen support
Term
What do we see on necropsy w/ FA oak toxicity?
Definition
-enlarged, pale, moist, kidneys
-cortical hemorrhages
-perirenal edema
-mecohemorrhagic gastroenteritis, subserosal hemorrhage
-SC edema in limbs
-ascites
-hydrothorax
Term
How do we prevent FA oak toxicity?
Definition
-provide feed!
Term
What are some plants that contain oxalates?
Definition
-Halogeton, pigweed, curly dock, greaseweed, soursob, lamb's quarter, rhubarbe, setaria, fireweed
-leaves > seeds > stems
Term
Which animals are most commonly affected by oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-sheep >> everyone else
Term
REVIEW PATHOGENESIS OF OXALATE NEPHROSIS ON SLIDE 18
Definition
Term
Describe the pathogenesis behind insoluble Ca oxalate crystals?
Definition
-formed w/in vessel walls: vascular necrosis & hemorrhage
-lodge in renal tubules: nephrosis => renal tubular necrosis
-GI irritation
-inh of resp enzymes
Term
What are the clinical signs of acute oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-2-12h
-severe hypocalcemia: downer
-vascular necrosis
Term
What are the clinical signs of subacute oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-1-3d
-moderate hypocalcemia
-nephrosis
Term
What are the clinical signs of chronic oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-chronic renal insufficiency
Term
What do we see on clin path w/ oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-SEVERE hypocalcemia
-azotemia & electrolytes imbalance
Term
What do we see on UA w/ oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-hematuria
-proteinuria
-glucosuria
-cellular casts
-Ca-oxalate crystals
-isosthenuria
Term
What do we see grossly w/ oxalate nephrsis?
Definition
-kidney: hemorrhage, perirenal edema
-GI: hemorrhagic enteritits
-lungs: edema, congestion
-refractory crustals
Term
How do we treat oxalate nephrosis?
Definition
-Ca
-fluids
-rumen support
Term
What is the primary etiology of FA perirenal edema? Animals affected?
Definition
-Pigweed
-pigs
Term
What do we see on clin path w/ Pigweed? Necropsy?
Definition
-Clin path: inc K
-marked perirenal edema, acute tubular nephrosis
Term
What is the etiology of enzootic hematuria? Animals affected?
Definition
0Bracken fern
-cattle, sheep, horse
Term
What is the pathogenesis of enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-TP: ptaquiloside
-PASSED IN MILK
Term
What are the clinical syndromes of enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-carcinogenesis & aplastic anemia
Term
Describe the pathophys of enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-immunosuppression: aplastic anemia (cow > sheep), dec circulating neutrophils/lymphocytes
-immunosuppression: recrudescence of altent BPV
Term
What kind of BPV causes bladder neoplasia? Upper GI neoplasia?
Definition
-BPV2
-BPV4
Term
What are the clinical signs of bladder neoplasm due to enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-hematuria, dysuria
-thickened bladder wall
-pale mucous membranes
-dec fertility
Term
What do we see on clin path w/ enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-pancytopenia
-non-regen anemia
Term
What do we see on UA w/ enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-hematuria, proteinuria, pyuria
Term
How do you prevent enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-remove src + fencing
Term
What is the prognosis of enzootic hematuria?
Definition
-chronic cases may live for years!
-aplastic anemia
-POSSIBLE ZOONOSIS
Term
What causes urinary bladder prolapse?
Definition
-during or shortly after parturition in cows
Term
What is the cause behind bladder eversion? Prolapse?
Definition
-forceful straining turns bladder inside-out
-assoc w/ dystocia, ull-thickness tear of vaginal wall
Term
What are the clinical manifestations of eversion of bladder?
Definition
-mucosal surface exposed
-urethral openings may be visible on dorsal aspect
Term
How do we diagnose eversion of urinary bladder?
Definition
-vaginal palpation
-U/S
Term
How do we treat eversion of urinary bladder?
Definition
-caudal pidural: manual reduction
-exploratory sx
Term
What are the clinical manifestations of prolapsed urinary bladder?
Definition
-serosal surface exposed
-protrudes from a full-thickness vaginal tear
Term
How do we diagnose prolapse of urinary bladder?
Definition
-vaginal palpation
-urinary catheterization
-FNA: urine
Term
How do we treat prolapsed urinary bladder?
Definition
-caudal epidrual: urinary catheterization
-suture vaginal tear
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