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)