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Teacherbot 11 Mar, 09:45:37
Cast/Cell Type Short Description Clinical Significance Picture Manner of Reporting
Hyaline Cast Transparent, colorless, cylindrical cast Normal finding in small amounts, increased in dehydration or exercise Hyaline Cast Reported as number per high power field (HPF)
RBC Cast Cast containing red blood cells Indicates glomerular bleeding or inflammation RBC Cast Reported as number per HPF
WBC Cast Cast containing white blood cells Indicates inflammation or infection in the kidney WBC Cast Reported as number per HPF
RTE Cell Cast Cast containing renal tubular epithelial cells Indicates damage to the renal tubules RTE Cell Cast Reported as number per HPF
Bacterial Cast Cast containing bacteria Indicates bacterial infection in the kidney Bacterial Cast Reported as number per HPF
Granular Cast Cast containing granular debris Indicates chronic kidney disease or glomerular damage Granular Cast Reported as number per HPF
Fatty Cast Cast containing fat droplets Indicates nephrotic syndrome or lipid metabolism disorder Fatty Cast Reported as number per HPF
Waxy Cast Cast with a waxy appearance Indicates chronic kidney disease or severe renal damage Waxy Cast Reported as number per HPF
Broad Cast Cast with a broad, irregular shape Indicates chronic kidney disease or severe renal damage Broad Cast Reported as number per HPF
Red Blood Cells Circular, biconcave cells that carry oxygen Indicates bleeding in the urinary tract or kidney Red Blood Cells Reported as number per HPF
White Blood Cells Cells that fight infection and inflammation Indicates infection or inflammation in the urinary tract or kidney White Blood Cells Reported as number per HPF
Epithelial Cells Cells that line the urinary tract Indicates damage or inflammation in the urinary tract or kidney Epithelial Cells Reported as number per HPF
Mucus Threads Thin, stringy strands of mucus Normal finding in small amounts, increased in infection or inflammation Mucus Threads Reported as present or absent
Bacteria Microorganisms that can cause infection Indicates bacterial infection in the urinary tract or kidney Bacteria Reported as present or absent