Diagnostic Ultrasound for Sonographers

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant tumor of transitional epithelium extending from calyces to ureteral orifices a.k.a. transitional cell carcinoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…

Renal Angiomyolipoma

KEY FACTS Imaging Discrete renal mass with varying amounts of dysmorphic blood vessels, smooth muscle, and mature adipose tissue Variable size, can be very large Single or multiple Classic angiomyolipoma (AML): Lipid-rich echogenic mass with posterior acoustic shadowing Fat-poor subtype…

Renal Metastases

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Renal Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Imaging Variable appearance: Solid, cystic, or complex Solid: Homogeneous or heterogeneous, hypervascular soft tissue components and areas of necrosis, calcifications Cystic variant: Unilocular or multilocular, fluid-debris levels (hemorrhage and necrosis), thick and irregular wall or septations, nodules Use…

Tuberculosis, Urinary Tract

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Pyonephrosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Obstructed renal collecting system containing pus or infected urine You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

KEY FACTS Terminology Gas-forming upper UTI involving renal parenchyma &/or perinephric space You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Renal Abscess

KEY FACTS Terminology Purulent &/or necrotic intraparenchymal or perinephric collection arising from unresolved pyelonephritis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Acute Pyelonephritis

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