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Renal papillary necrosis natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common complications of renal papillary necrosis include Kidney infection and stones, chronic renal failure, kidney cancers, hypertension, anemia and ESRD. Prognosis depends on the underlying condition.
Natural History
Natural History
- Renal papillary necrosis is associated with damage of the renal papilla due to systemic diseases and analgesics abuse. [1]
Complications
Complications
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Renal Papillary Necrosis”. Medline. NIH. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
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C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nasrin Nikravangolsefid, MD-MPH [2]