The Importance of Urine Sediment Analysis in the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury

Nashat Imran; Sunder Valliappan

doi:10.58877/japaj.v1i2.28

Authors

Nashat Imran Wayne State University
Sunder Valliappan University of Virginia Health System

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58877/japaj.v1i2.28

Keywords:

Acute Kidney Injury - Cast– Acute Tubular Necrosis – Acute Interstitial Nephritis - Urine Sediment Analysis

Abstract

The Urine sediment analysis is an extremely valuable yet underutilized test. Our case discussion aims to highlight its diagnostic value and emphasize the role of physicians in the performance of the test as diagnosis and management strategies may differ, leading to clinical improvement and more specific therapeutic interventions.

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