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KEY FACTS Terminology Fluid-filled renal lesion Imaging Bosniak classification Imaging-based classification of renal cystic lesions – Class I: Benign cysts – Class II: Minimally complicated cysts; benign – Class IIF: Requires CT/MR imaging follow-up – Class III: More complicated cysts;…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Infection of obstructed renal collecting system 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
KEY FACTS Terminology Localized collection of pus due to suppurative necrosis in kidney 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
KEY FACTS Imaging Best imaging tool: CT CT findings Intraparenchymal gas ± perirenal extension ± renal or perirenal fluid collections Classification systems based on distribution of gas and fluid collections Ultrasound findings Nondependent echogenic foci in renal parenchyma &/or collecting…
KEY FACTS Terminology Chronic infection of kidney and surrounding tissues characterized by destruction of renal parenchyma and replacement by lipid-laden macrophages You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Renal scarring and atrophy secondary to multiple episodes of acute pyelonephritis during early childhood Most cases are secondary to vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute infection of renal parenchyma 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
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