NEPHROLOGY

Remember non nephrology conditions affecting the kidneys:

Few important patterns are outlined but read on for important details:

Pumonary renal syndrome: Goodpastures, Wegeners & Fat embolism

Systemic: SLE

Cerebrorenal syndrome: HUS, TTP & Fat embolism

Osteo-renal: Myeloma

Hepato-renal conditions: Polycystic kidney disease, Hepatorenal syndrome (usually alcoholic etiology)