KEY FACTS Terminology Functional or anatomic obstruction to urine flow from renal pelvis into ureter at their anatomic junction If left untreated, may result in symptoms, renal damage, or it may spontaneously resolve You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical…
KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital absence of functioning renal tissue Congenital abnormality of kidney and urinary tract 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…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital anomaly in which kidneys are fused by isthmus at lower poles 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…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Fetal lobulation, persistent fetal lobulation Normal variant anatomy with indentations of renal surface caused by incomplete fusion of renal lobes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
Imaging Anatomy The kidneys are bean-shaped, paired, retroperitoneal organs. The renal parenchyma has 2 major components: The cortex (outer portion) and the medulla (inner portion). The renal parenchyma is divided in multiple lobes (8-18), each of which is composed of…
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KEY FACTS Imaging CT: Mild enhancement of bilateral adrenal masses MR: T2-intense, T1-isointense (to muscle), bulky adrenal masses Ultrasound: Hypoechoic suprarenal lesions PET/CT: Hypermetabolic adrenal tumor You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…