What is the diagnosis for a patient with leukocytosis (elevated White Blood Cell count), normal Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) results, and urinalysis showing pyuria (White Blood Cells in urine), hematuria (Red Blood Cells in urine), bacteriuria (bacteria in urine), and proteinuria (elevated protein in urine)?

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Differential Diagnosis

  • Single most likely diagnosis:
    • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): The presence of many bacteria, WBCs (21-50), and RBCs (21-30) in the urine, along with a high pH (8.5) and significant proteinuria (100), strongly suggests a UTI. The elevated WBC count in the blood (14.8) with a high absolute neutrophil count (10.7) also supports an infectious process.
  • Other Likely diagnoses:
    • Pyelonephritis: Given the significant bacteriuria and the presence of RBCs and WBCs in the urine, pyelonephritis (an infection of the kidney) is a possible diagnosis, especially if the patient has symptoms like flank pain or fever.
    • Kidney Stone: The presence of RBCs in the urine could also suggest a kidney stone, especially if the patient has pain. However, the significant bacteriuria and WBCs point more towards an infection.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.):
    • Sepsis: Although the patient's CBC shows an elevated WBC count, which could be indicative of an infection, the absence of other clear signs of sepsis (like hypotension, organ dysfunction) makes this less likely. However, any infection can potentially lead to sepsis, especially in vulnerable populations.
    • Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: This is a severe infection of the kidney that can be life-threatening, especially in diabetic patients. The presence of significant bacteriuria and urinary findings could be indicative, but imaging would be necessary for diagnosis.
  • Rare diagnoses:
    • Tuberculosis (TB) of the Urinary Tract: Although less common, TB can infect the urinary tract and present with sterile pyuria (WBCs in the urine without bacteria on standard cultures), hematuria, and proteinuria. The high pH and presence of bacteria might not typically suggest TB, but it's a consideration in endemic areas or in patients with risk factors.
    • Malignancy: Certain urinary tract malignancies could present with hematuria and proteinuria. However, the acute presentation with bacteriuria and leukocytosis makes this less likely as a primary diagnosis.

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