Bone
09 Dec 2003
Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)
Renal osteodystrophy refers to changes in bone due to chronic kidney failure or kidney disease. It is characterised by abnormal bone mineral levels.
Bone
03 Dec 2003
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)
Microscopic polyangiitis refers to inflammation of the small blood vessels, resulting in necrosis, in the absence of an inflammatory tissues disorder.
Blood
01 Dec 2003
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)
Churg-Strauss syndrome, or allergic granulomatous angiitis, is an allergy condition often associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.
Diseases
31 Oct 2003
Nephrocalcinosis
Nephrocalcinosis refers to deposition of calcium salts in the kidneys. Renal impairment progresses slowly, sometimes causing renal failure.
Bone
31 Oct 2003
Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction occurs when kidney stones or other blockages in the ureters or urethra prevent the passage of urine. It causes kidney failure.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
Diseases
09 Oct 2003
Kidney failure (acute renal failure)
Acute renal failure refers to rapid decline of kidney function which is potentially life threatening because urine production ceases.
Diseases
06 Oct 2003
Nephrotic syndrome (NS)
Nephrotic syndrome is an inflammatory kidney condition affecting the glomeruli. It causes swelling, foamy urine and headaches.
