KEY FACTS Terminology Spectrum of functional and structural renal damage caused by lithium ingestion Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and chronic renal insufficiency are most common presentations 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 Hereditary, autosomal dominant disease affecting several organs and associated with multiple neoplasms 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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KEY FACTS Terminology Inherited polycystic renal disease characterized by progressive cystic growth and multiple systemic manifestations 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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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; usually managed surgically (biopsy controversial) – Class IV: Malignant lesions; require surgery Simple cyst US: Simple, uncomplicated cyst; spherical or ovoid, anechoic content, sharply defined, imperceptible…
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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 system "Dirty shadowing"; ring-down artifacts You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
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 you are a member. Log in here
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 articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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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KEY FACTS Terminology Developmental malformation resulting in cystic mass in perirenal and peripelvic area 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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KEY FACTS Terminology Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome: Rare disease of smooth muscle dysfunction resulting in poor motility of GI & GU tracts Synonyms: Berdon syndrome & familial visceral myopathy 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 Megaureter-megacystis syndrome (MMS) Marked vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) with repetitive large volume urine recycling Leads to enlarged urinary bladder 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