urinary cast

(noun)

Tiny structures formed from bound abnormal cells and molecules within the nephrons that are excreted in urine.

Related Terms

Examples of urinary cast in the following topics:

  • Urinalysis

    • R&M is used specifically for culturing bacteria found in urine, which can make it an important tool for diagnosing specific urinary tract infections.
    • The numbers and types of cells and/or material, such as urinary casts, can yield a great detail of information and may suggest a specific diagnosis.
    • A urinary cast is any tiny structure found in urine that consists of multiple molecules or cells bound together.
    • Hyaline casts are associated with dehydration; it is the most common type of cast.
    • Bacterial casts are associated with urinary tract infection; the cast may be cultured in order to identify the causative organism of the cast.

  • Urinary Incontinence

    • Urinary incontinence (UI) is any involuntary leakage of urine.
    • Urinary incontinence almost always results from an underlying treatable medical condition, but is under-reported to medical practitioners.
    • The most common causes of urinary incontinence in women are stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence.
    • Women with both problems have mixed urinary incontinence.
    • Polyuria generally causes urinary urgency and frequency, but doesn't necessarily lead to incontinence.

  • Urinary Bladder

    • The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular, and distendible or elastic organ that sits on the pelvic floor.
    • The urinary bladder is a urine storage organ that is a part of the urinary tract.
    • The urinary bladder usually holds 300–350 ml of urine.
    • The urinary bladder is composed of several layers of tissue that facilitate urine storage and expulsion.
    • The associated structures of the urinary and male reproductive tract are labelled.

  • Aging and the Urinary System

    • The kidneys are part of the urinary system, which also includes the ureters and the bladder.
    • Aging also increases the risk for urinary disorders such as acute and chronic kidney failure, urinary incontinence, leakage, or retention, bladder, and other urinary tract infections.
    • Urinary system cancers are associated with advanced age and are more common in the elderly, especially prostate cancer (men) and bladder cancer.
    • Summarize the changes that may occur in the urinary system with aging

  • Urinary Bladder Cancer

    • Bladder cancer refers to any type of malignancy arising from the epithelium of the urinary bladder.
    • The urinary bladder is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination.
    • The human urinary bladder is derived in embryo from the urogenital sinus, and it is initially continuous with the allantois.
    • In infants and young children, the urinary bladder is in the abdomen, even when empty.
    • Bladder cancer is any of several types of malignancy arising from the epithelial lining (i.e., the urothelium) of the urinary bladder.

  • Development of the Urinary System

    • The urinary system develops from the intermediate mesoderm during prenatal development.
    • The nephrogenic ridge is the part of the urogenital ridge that forms the urinary system.
    • The urinary bladder develops from the upper end of the urogenital sinus, which is continuous with the allantois.

  • Cystoscopy

    • Cytoscopy is an endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra.
    • Cystoscopy is an endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra.
    • The medication is instilled into the urethra via the urinary meatus five to ten minutes prior to the beginning of the procedure.
    • These lenses let the physician focus on the inner surfaces of the urinary tract.
    • Many cystoscopes have extra tubes to guide other instruments for surgical procedures to treat urinary problems.

  • Levator Ani Injury and Urinary Stress Incontinence

    • Urinary incontinence (UI) is any involuntary leakage of urine.
    • Polyuria generally causes urinary urgency and frequency, but doesn't necessarily lead to incontinence.
    • Sometimes prostate cancer may also be associated with urinary incontinence.
    • Urologists specialize in the urinary tract, and some urologists further specialize in the female urinary tract.
    • Describe a treatment method that may alleviate both levator ani syndrome and urinary stress incontience

  • Overview of Urine Transport, Storage, and Elimination

    • The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry urine are referred to as the urinary system, which is another name for the renal system.
    • Urine transport follows a path through the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, which are collectively known as the urinary tract.
    • If the urinary system is healthy, the bladder can hold up to 16 ounces (2 cups) of urine comfortably for 2 to 5 hours.
    • The transport and removal of urine from the body follows the urinary tract.

  • Ureters

    • The ureters are tubes made of smooth muscle fibers that propel urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
    • The ureter is one of the essential organs of urinary tract that controls urine transport.
    • 1) Human urinary system. 2) Kidney. 3) Renal pelvis. 4) Ureter. 5) Urinary bladder. 6) Urethra (left side with frontal section). 7) Adrenal gland vessels. 8) Renal artery and vein. 9) Inferior vena cava. 10) Abdominal aorta. 11) Common iliac artery and vein with transparency. 12) Liver. 13) Large intestine. 14) Pelvis.
    • Describe the role of ureters in the urinary system and their structure