4 Radiological Anatomy of the Pelvic Region and Urinary System

Question 1

Name 3 types of US probe

Answer 1

linear array
curvilinear array
phased array

Question 2

What do we mean by hypoechoic?

Answer 2

fluid filed areas where no echoes are reflected, appearing black

Question 3

What is the size of the renal cortex?

Answer 3

very thin in neonates

thicker in adults (2-3cm)

Question 4

How might we check for renal swelling?

Answer 4

observe to see if there is any corticomedullary differentiation

Question 5

What is morrison’s patch and why is it important?

Answer 5

hepatorenal fossa
no fluid in normal health
may fill with fluid in pathology

Question 6

What would you suspect if the liver were a bit lighter?

Answer 6

fatty infiltration

Question 7

What are the 3 main areas where we might find ureter stones?

Answer 7

pelvic-ureteric junction
mid-ureter
vesico-ureteric junction

Question 8

What about the bladder would suggest the kidneys are working?

Answer 8

it’s full i guess

little jets of water coming from ureters