Renal mineralization (RMN)

• View:
  Lateral and VD
  
• Defining characteristics:
  Mineral opacity observed within one or both kidneys
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Nephroliths, dystrophic mineralization
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Has there been hematuria or stranguria? Polyuria?
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider abdominal ultrasound if available, consider urine culture
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Based on *SignalCare MDB and urinalysis findings, discuss treatment such as IV/SQ fluid therapy, discuss diet change
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Monitor for PU/PD, anuria, vomiting, inappetence, stranguria, hematuria

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound