Reflux Nephropathy

Exam Cram

• Reflux Nephropathy often caused by vesicular-ureteric reflux

• Presentation: young adulthood CKD or secondary hypertension with recurrent childhood urinary tract infections

• Investigations: Renal US: unilateral kidney cortical scarring

• Management: BP control

Med Reg Notes

Investigations

• Renal US: unilateral kidney cortical scarring

• Voiding cystourethrography

• DMSA Scan

References and Resources

1. Aeddula NR, Baradhi KM. Reflux Nephropathy. [Updated 2023 May 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526055/

Written in 2025.