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Differential Diagnosis for 51F with HLD, Prediabetic

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): The patient's labs show consistently elevated creatinine levels and low eGFR over the past year, indicating a chronic decline in kidney function. The presence of hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia also supports this diagnosis, as these conditions are common causes of CKD.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: The patient's prediabetic state and elevated glucose levels suggest that diabetic nephropathy may be a contributing factor to her CKD.
  • Hypertension: Although not explicitly stated, the patient's CKD and hyperlipidemia suggest that hypertension may be present, which is a common comorbidity with these conditions.
  • Nephrosclerosis: The patient's age, sex, and presence of CKD make nephrosclerosis a possible diagnosis, as it is a common cause of CKD in older adults.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Obstructive Uropathy: Although less likely, obstructive uropathy could cause CKD and should be considered, especially if the patient has symptoms such as flank pain or recurrent urinary tract infections.
  • Vasculitis: Conditions like ANCA-associated vasculitis or lupus nephritis could cause CKD and should be considered, especially if the patient has other systemic symptoms such as fever, rash, or joint pain.
  • Medication-Induced Nephrotoxicity: The patient's CKD could be exacerbated or caused by certain medications, such as NSAIDs or certain antibiotics, which should be reviewed and adjusted as necessary.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Although less common, PKD could cause CKD and should be considered, especially if the patient has a family history of the condition.
  • Alport Syndrome: This rare genetic disorder could cause CKD and should be considered, especially if the patient has a family history of the condition or other systemic symptoms such as hearing loss or eye abnormalities.
  • Amyloidosis: This rare condition could cause CKD and should be considered, especially if the patient has other systemic symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, or macroglossia.

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