2nd & 3rd Tri: Genitourinary System Flashcards
When can kidneys be detected?
12-14 weeks
pg. E 144
What is a normal renal pelvis measurement?
5 -10 mm (increasing with greater gestational age)
pg. E 144
When can the bladder be detected sonographically?
10 weeks
pg. E 144
How often does a bladder typically fill and empty?
every 20-30 min
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What structure can mimic the kidneys?
adrenal gland
pg. E 145
What is renal agenesis?
congenital absence of one or both kidneys
pg. E 145
How common is unilateral renal agenesis?
1: 1000 births
pg. E 145
What is unilateral renal agenesis typically associated with?
single umbilical artery
pg. E 145
What is associated w/ bilateral renal agenesis?
Potter’s syndrome
pg. E 145
What are the sonographic findings of renal agenesis?
severe oligohydramnios
absence of kidneys and arteries
bilateral: bladder not seen
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What is autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)?
Potter’s Type 1
inherited by both parents
symmetric renal enlargement by multiple cysts
pg. E 146
What are the sonographic findings of Potter’s type 1?
enlarged echogenic oligohydramnios small bladder normal (14-16 weeks) pg. E 146
What is multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK)?
Potter’s type 2
obstruction of kidney leading to cyst formation
pg. E 146
What are the sonographic findings of Potter’s type 2?
multiple, variable sized cysts
no bladder (if bilateral)
oligohydramnios
pg. E 146
What is the most common cause of fetal hydronephrosis?
ureteropelvic junction
pg. E 147
What is a ureteropelvic junction?
obstruction of urine flow from renal pelvis to ureter
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