About The Medical Condition Kidney Papillary Necrosis

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Kidney Papillary Necrosis

Kidney Papillary Necrosis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Kidney Papillary Necrosis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Kidney Papillary Necrosis?

A form of acute kidney disease characterized by necrosis of the renal papillae. It is most frequently associated with diabetes mellitus because of the severe vascular disease present in the arteries and capillaries, particularly in the kidney. There is usually a large component of infection present, and in non-diabetics pyelonephritis and obstructive uropathy are the usual etiologic agents.

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