urinary crystals

Sulfonamide Crystals: Introduction, Identification Features, and Clinical Significance

Introduction Sulfonamide crystals are drug-induced urinary crystals that appear in patients receiving sulfonamide (sulfa) therapy, particularly when urine is acidic,…

7 months ago

Urate Crystals: Introduction, Identification Features, and Clinical Significance

Introduction Urate crystals, also referred to as uric acid crystals, are metabolic by-products of purine metabolism found in urine. They…

8 months ago

Urine Microscopy: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Findings, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Urine microscopy is a laboratory diagnostic method used to examine the microscopic components of urine sediment. It helps detect…

8 months ago