glycosuria
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Introduction
The presence of abnormal quantities of glucose in the urine. Normally only trace amounts of glucose are found in the urine.
Etiology
- glycosuria is generally associated with diabetes, but may occur with renal tubular disease & other conditions
Pathology
- glucose generally appears in the urine with plasma glucose > 180-200 mg/dL
- glomerular blood flow, renal tubular reabsorption, & urine flow also determine appearance of glucose in the urine
- not always concommitant hyperglycemia
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References
- ↑ Henry's Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 21st edition, McPherson RA & Pincus MR (es), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 2007, page 400