Renal papillary necrosis risk factors
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Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of renal papillary necrosis is analgesics abuse. Other risk factors include pyelonephritis, diabetes, renal transplant rejection, sickle cell disease, urinary tract obstruction, cirrhosis, dehydration, hypotensive shock and hypoxia.
Common Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- The most potent risk factor in the development of renal papillary necrosis is analgesics abuse. Other risk factors include pyelonephritis, diabetes, renal transplant rejection, sickle cell disease, urinary tract obstruction, cirrhosis, dehydration, hypotensive shock and hypoxia. [1][2]
References
References
- ↑ “Renal papillary necrosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
- ↑ Eknoyan G, Qunibi WY, Grissom RT, Tuma SN, Ayus JC (1982). “Renal papillary necrosis: an update”. Medicine (Baltimore). 61 (2): 55–73. doi:10.1097/00005792-198203000-00001. PMID 7038374.
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