Amyloidsis Know the types of amyloid. Know the difference between amyloidosis in the dog and cat. Be able to diagnose, treat and determine prognosis of a patient with amyloidosis. Know which structures of the urinary system are most susceptible to trauma. Neoplasia of the urinary tract Know the common types, behavior of and prognosis for neoplasms of the urinary system.
Miscellaneous disorders Know the causes and signs of hydronephrosis.
Understand the renal manifestations of hypercalcemic states, which diseases may result in hypercalcemia and how hypercalcemia is treated. Know which etiologic agents are frequently involved in lower urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis. Be able to diagnose, treat and determine prognosis for the patient with lower UTI and pyelonephritis. Urolithiasis Be able to diagnose, treat and determine prognosis for a patient with any type of urolithiasis. Understand what factors predispose a patient to the development of each type of calculus.