Understanding the Urinalysis; Case 3
 
Introduction

Case 1: Dysuria

Case 2: Flu

Case 3: Edema

Case 4: Puffy eyes

Case 5: Hematuria

Case 6: Flank pain

Case 7: Jaundice

Case 8: Fever & pain

Leftovers

Sources of Error

Quiz Please

Mrs. TB is a 36 year-old lawyer who presents with ankle edema.
  • Eight year history of systemic lupus erythematosis.
  • Originally diagnosed because of joint related symptoms.
  • Over the past several weeks has developed a prominent malar rash.
  • Has 2+ ankle edema.
  • Recent serum creatinine was 3.2 mg/dL (nrml <1).
  • B/P 118/78  T = 99.2

Her urinalysis

 
 
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