Which urinary cast is virtually pathognomonic for acute glomerulonephritis?
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Correct answer: Red blood cell cast
Red blood cell casts indicate that hematuria is of renal origin, specifically originating within the nephron. Their presence is a hallmark of glomerular injury, such as acute glomerulonephritis or vasculitis.
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