Urinary casts

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urinary casts - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Urinary casts are tube-shaped particles made up of white blood cells, red blood cells, and kidney cells. They develop in kidney structures called tubules. Casts are held together by a protein released by the kidney. The content of a cast can tell your health care provider whether your urine is healthy or abnormal. Types of urinary casts include: Fatty casts Granular casts Hyaline casts Red blood cell casts Renal tubular epithelial casts Waxy casts White blood cell casts ...
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urinary casts - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)

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Further Reading on urinary casts

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