Massive Lymphocele Associated with Allograft Hydronephrosis: An Ultrasound Case Study.

Lymphocele is a lymphocyte-rich fluid collection that results from disruption of lymphatics in the recipient during renal transplantation. While small collections resolve spontaneously, larger, symptomatic ones may cause obstructive nephropathy requiring percutaneous or laparoscopic drainage. Prompt diagnosis using bedside sonography may obviate the need for renal replacement therapy.

Infection-related Glomerulonephritis and C3 Glomerulonephritis - Similar Yet Dissimilar: A Case Report and Brief Review of Current Literature.

Infection-related glomerulonephritis (IRGN) is an immune complex-mediated glomerulonephritis (GN), often preceded by infection with subsequent recovery of renal function after the resolution of the infection. C3 deposition in the absence of immune complex deposits can be seen in patients with IRGN, but with the emergence of C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN), the distinction is difficult as the clinical and pathological presentation may be similar. However, their treatment and clinical course vary significantly.

Erroneously High Lactate: A Guide to Diagnosing Ethylene Glycol Poisoning.

A high lactic acid level in critically ill patients is a marker of poor prognosis. However, lactic acidosis in ethylene glycol (EG) poisoning should be interpreted cautiously as analytical interference is observed with EG metabolites.