Epithelial casts

Columnar epithelial formations in the urine are an important diagnostic sign for some kidney diseases. These formations are composed of renal epithelium and can be found in various kidney diseases, such as nephropathy caused by kidney disease.

Columnar epithelial formations may be associated with nephropathy, which is characterized by significant desquamation of the renal epithelium. This can lead to the formation of casts, which are an important diagnostic indicator of kidney disease.

In nephropathy, columnar epithelial formations are usually present in large quantities in the urine. They can be colored yellow or orange, making them easy to spot. They also come in different shapes and sizes, which helps your doctor determine the severity of your kidney disease.

In addition, columnar epithelial formations can also be caused by other kidney diseases, such as glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis and others. In such cases, columnar epithelial formations are not a specific sign of nephropathy and may be present in smaller quantities.

In general, columnar epithelial formations are an important diagnostic marker for kidney disease and can help the doctor determine the severity of the disease and prescribe appropriate treatment. However, for an accurate diagnosis it is necessary to conduct additional studies and tests.

Columnar epithelia, also known as columnar epithelial cells, are cells of the kidney and other epithelial tissues that are found in a variety of kidney diseases and cause the symptoms and signs of nephropathy, which are associated with significant desquamation of the epithelium in the kidney tissue.

Columnar epithelial diseases are commonly seen in chronic glomerulonephritis (GN), as well as in hypertension, parvovirus B 19 infection, and Wegener's disease. In these cases, Cylinder syndrome can lead to various clinical manifestations, including proteinuria and hematuria, progressing to renal