2018
Blue-green discoloration of urine and false nephrotic range proteinuria at dipstick urinalysis
Poloni J, de Moraes Sassi M, de Oliveira T, Rotta L, Perazella M. Blue-green discoloration of urine and false nephrotic range proteinuria at dipstick urinalysis. Clinica Chimica Acta 2018, 482: 74-77. PMID: 29608875, DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2018.03.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-power fieldCells/high power fieldLeukocytes/high-power fieldBlue-green discolorationUrine samplesRenal tubular epithelial cellsNephrotic range proteinuriaUrinary tract infectionYear old womanUrine protein concentrationTubular epithelial cellsAlbumin 3Range proteinuriaTract infectionsCellular castsDipstick urinalysisEmergency departmentUrine sedimentBilirubin 2Epithelial cellsPower fieldUrinalysisMethylthioninium chloride
1996
A Middle-Aged Woman with Back and Flank Pain
Cruz D, Perazella M, Mahnensmith R. A Middle-Aged Woman with Back and Flank Pain. Hospital Practice 1996, 31: 193-209. PMID: 8814129, DOI: 10.1080/21548331.1996.11443354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-aged womenFlank painFrank renal failureAbnormal liver enzymesCareful preoperative evaluationUrinary tract infectionExtent of inflammationLipid-laden macrophagesRadiologic imaging techniquesChronic pyelonephritisConstitutional symptomsFlank massRenal failureTract infectionsPreoperative evaluationDraining sinusMild azotemiaXanthogranulomatous pyelonephritisXanthoma cellsSubsequent careLiver enzymesAdequate exposureUncommon variantCT scanSurgical planning