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Differential Diagnosis

The patient's laboratory results indicate impaired kidney function, as evidenced by elevated creatinine and BUN levels, and a decreased eGFR. The following differential diagnoses are considered:

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): The patient's eGFR of 53 is below the low normal range, indicating impaired kidney function. The elevated BUN and creatinine levels also support this diagnosis. CKD can be caused by various factors, including diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses
    • Diabetic Nephropathy: The patient's glucose level is 113, which is above the high normal range. Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes and can cause kidney damage and impaired function.
    • Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis: Hypertension can cause kidney damage and impaired function, leading to elevated creatinine and BUN levels.
    • Nephrotic Syndrome: The patient's low albumin level (3.5) may indicate nephrotic syndrome, a condition characterized by excessive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses
    • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Although the patient's eGFR is decreased, it is essential to rule out AKI, which can be caused by various factors, including dehydration, medication toxicity, or obstructive uropathy.
    • Kidney Cancer: Although rare, kidney cancer can cause impaired kidney function and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
  • Rare Diagnoses
    • Amyloidosis: A rare condition characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins in the kidneys, leading to impaired function.
    • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A genetic disorder that can cause cysts to form in the kidneys, leading to impaired function and kidney damage.
    • Goodpasture's Syndrome: A rare autoimmune disorder that can cause kidney damage and impaired function.

These diagnoses are not exhaustive, and further evaluation and testing may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the patient's impaired kidney function.

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