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destiney

02/10/04 - 05:49 PM       #1

Papillary necrosis is associated with all of the following except:
a. Analgesic abuse
b. Diabetes Mellitis
c. Medullary sponge kidney
d. Alchoholism
e. Sickle cell anemia

i am really confuse between medullary sponge kidney and alchoholism. Can anybody explain???

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02/10/04 - 06:07 PM       #2

is the answer D?
as for medullary cystic disease....
genetic disorder, positive family history
progressive renal disorder with onset in childhood
defect-cysts in the medulla associated with cortical tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis.
ends in chronic renal failure









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