What is papillary necrosis significance and presentation?

• A. Occurs with analgesic nephropathy, diabetes, or sickle cell disease; presents with flank pain, hematuria, and sometimes passage of papillary tissue.
• B. Occurs only with trauma; presents with severe leg pain.
• C. Is a pediatric-only condition; presents with fever.
• D. Is a mild reversible condition; presents with cough.

Answer: (A)