Nephrology

Question 1

3 year old presents to hospital with dark urine. Passing urine less frequently, appears pale and has been fatigued. Bloody diarrhoea history eight days prior. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 1

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Question 2

What are the triad of features in haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

Answer 2

AKI, haemolysis, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia.

Question 3

14 year old girl with two month history of early morning vomiting. Abdo discomfort and abdo distention. Which is the first investigation?

Answer 3

beta-HCG