Understanding the Urinalysis
 
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

You know there are more. Remember these?
 
Broad or waxy casts
  • Look like a wax plug with cracked ends.
  • Severe chronic renal disease.
  • Malignant hypertension.
Hyaline casts
  • Frequently seen, composed of renal secreted protein, Tamm-Horsfall protein.
  • No particular disease associated.
  • Often seen in healthy people with otherwise normal urine studies.
Granular casts
  • Degenerated cellular casts.
  • May represent congealed protein.
  • Often associated with significant renal disease, rarely seen following strenuous physical exercise.

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