Acute Kidney Injury USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 24 year old woman with photosensitive rash and joint pain presents with edema, hypertension, and cola colored urine. Laboratory studies show positive anti double stranded DNA antibodies and low complement levels. Urinalysis reveals proteinuria and red blood cell casts. Which of the following renal lesions is most likely responsible for her current presentation?
Answer choices
- AAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
- BMinimal change disease
- CDiffuse proliferative glomerulonephritisCorrect answer
- DAnalgesic nephropathy
- EType 1 renal tubular acidosis
- FLupus nephritis class V with subepithelial deposits
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