A Cryptic Cause of Renal Failure

Renal cryptococcosis
Explore the case of a 46-year-old man with new-onset HIV, GI symptoms, and acute kidney injury. Uncover the rare diagnosis that connects these findings.
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A Transplant Patient’s Mysterious Rash

Cryptococcus neoformans
A 49-year-old transplant patient develops headache and diffuse, umbilicated papules. Explore the diagnosis of this life-threatening opportunistic infection.
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A Tale of Two Crystals

Cystine and triple phosphate (struvite) crystals
A 37-year-old man with a history of nephrolithiasis presents with a recent UTI. What do the two distinct crystal types found in his urine reveal?
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When Compression Causes Hypertension

Page kidney
A 21-year-old woman presents with hypertension and abdominal pain. Explore how a rectal mass and urinomas led to a rare cause of secondary hypertension.
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A Rare Complication of Long-Term PD

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
A 52-year-old woman on long-term peritoneal dialysis for ESKD presents with bloody dialysate. Explore the diagnosis based on abdominal CT and laparoscopy.
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Beyond the Kidney: A Hidden Danger

Chest imaging
A 60-year-old woman presents with kidney failure. Diagnosis: anti-GBM disease. What critical test is needed to check for involvement beyond the kidneys?
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Pain, Skin, and Kidney Clues

Fabry's disease
A 44-year-old man has heat intolerance, burning pain, skin lesions, and proteinuria. Explore the diagnostic journey of this rare multi-system disorder.
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