Nephrology

Preface.
 
Acknowledgements.
 
How to use this book.
 
Normal range for investigations.
 
Part 1 Basics.
 
Basic science.
 
Approach to the patient.
 
Clinical overview.
 
Part 2 Cases.
 
Patients with acute renal failure.
 
Case 1 An 84-year-old man with a reduced urine output.
 
Case 2 A 74-year-old man with acute renal failure.
 
Case 3 A 64-year-old man with back pain and polydipsia.
 
Case 4 A 20-year-old female with facial swelling and coke-coloured urine.
 
Case 5 A 68-year-old man with hearing loss, fatigue and arthralgia.
 
Case 6 A 19-year-old man with macroscopic haematuria.
 
Case 7 A 27-year-old female with a rash and renal impairment.
 
Case 8 A 26-year-old man with haemoptysis and oliguria.
 
Case 9 A 25-year-old female presents with rash and joint pain.
 
Case 10 An 18-year-old female with lethargy and headache.
 
Patients with nephrotic syndrome.
 
Case 11 A 56-year-old man with ankle swelling.
 
Case 12 An 80-year-old with abdominal discomfort and ankle swelling.
 
Case 13 A 23-year-old obese female with ankle swelling.
 
Case 14 A 15-year-old female with with facial swelling and frothy urine.
 
Patients with hypertension.
 
Case 15 A 50-year-old woman with hypertension.
 
Case 16 A 60-year-old male smoker with hypertension and renal impairment.
 
Patients with urine dipstick abnormalities.
 
Case 17 A 25-year-old woman with dysuria and urine dipstick abnormalities.
 
Case 18 A 40-year-old ex-intravenous drug user with protein and blood on urine dipstick.
 
Case 19 A 35-year-old man with macroscopic haematuria.
 
Case 20 An 82-year-old lady with dark urine.
 
Acid-base and electrolyte problems.
 
Case 21 A 28-year-old type I diabetic man with abdominal pain and vomiting.
 
Case 22 A 22-year-old with weakness

Dr Menna Clatworthy Clinical Lecturer in Renal Medicine, University of Cambridge

"The beauty of this book is that it translates a lot of the very dry information provided in traditional text books into real-life scenarios. The cases are interesting to read and you always like to see if your own management plan corresponds to the expert's one. In summary this is a very useful book for all who work in renal medicine. The clear format makes it suitable for nurses as well as doctors, and explains the rationale behind a lot of the treatment decisions we make. Overall highly recommended." (Journal of Renal Nursing, may 2010)

"This is a helpful resource for medical students, medicine interns and residents, and nephrology fellows, as well as a reference for teachers of nephrology ... I would recommend this for academic nephrologists and nephrology fellows, but mainly for residents and students on nephrology rotations." (Doody's, 9 March 2012)
 
"The presentation is lively and the author's experience and enthusiasm for teaching the subject over more than a decade is evident...This book should appeal not only to medical undergraduates but also to trainees in renal diseases and other related specialties." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, January 2011)"The beauty of this book is that it translates a lot of the very dry information provided in traditional text books into real-life scenarios. The cases are interesting to read and you always like to see if your own management plan corresponds to the expert's one. In summary this is a very useful book for all who work in renal medicine. The clear format makes it suitable for nurses as well as doctors, and explains the rationale behind a lot of the treatment decisions we make. Overall highly recommended." (Journal of Renal Nursing, may 2010)