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chpt 63 fetal uriogenital Flashcards

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what are the three set of excretory organs that develop in the embryo

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  1. pronephrous2. mesonephrous 3. metanephrous
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permanent kidney

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metanephros

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The permanent kidney develops ?

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early in the 5th week

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When does urine formation begin?

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early in the first timester, around the 11th and 12th week

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urine is excreted into the _______ and forms major part of ____________.

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amniotic cavity, amniotic fluid

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T or F; The kidney does not need to filtrate in utero? Why

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True; because the placenta elimates waste from fetal blood

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T or F; The kidney lie far apart in the pelvis

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false; kidney lie close together

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The kidneys migrate into the abdomen and seperate from one another around ______ week of gestation.

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9th

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T or F; in some cases one kidney can stay in the pelvic cavity while the other migrates into the posterior flank of the abdomen

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True

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pelvic kidney may appear in females as?

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pelvic masses

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arterial supply to the kidney comes from?

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arteries that arise from the aorta

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At least ______% of adult kidneys have two or four renal arteries

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25%

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13
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The female urinary bladder derives from?

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hindgut

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hindgut is know as?

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urogenital sinus

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the caudal end of the mesonephretic ducts opens into the?

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cloaca; and parts are absorbed into the urinary bladder wall

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16
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distingushing sexual characteristics begin during the _____ week and external genital organs are fully developed by the _____ week

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9th week; 12th week

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17
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fetal testis produce ? and cause?

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they produce androgens; and cause masculinization of the external genitalia

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18
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what elongates to form the penis?

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phallus

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19
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the ______ swelling grow toward the median plane and fuse to form the _______.

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labioscrotal; scrotum

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20
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The testis remain near the deep inguinal rings until ____ weeks

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28th

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21
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failure to complete the descend of the gonads is?

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cryptorchidism

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22
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the gonads descend through the ____ and enter the scrotum before birth.

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ingunal canal

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23
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uretha and vagina both open into the ____?

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ureogenital sinus/ vestibule of the vagina

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the uerogenital folds become the ?

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labia minora

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the labioscrotal folds become the ?

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labia majora

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26
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the phallus becomes the ?

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clitoris

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27
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the formation of the uterus is dependent on?

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the fusion of two paramesonephreic ducts (mullerian ducts)

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what happens if fusion of the paramesonephrenic ducts is incomplete? compete failure of this fusion will cause?

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1.duplication of the uterus or vagina may occur 2. duplication of the entire femal tract or bicornuate uterus(duplicaton of uterus and one vagina)

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29
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what is uterus didelphys?

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double uterus and double vagina

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30
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If only one paramesanephric duct develops this will cause?

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unicornuate uterus (single uterine tube and horn)

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31
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At least 86% of fetal kidneys may be image at ____ weeks

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12th

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32
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kidneys should be documented in all fetuses songraphically at ____weeks.

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18

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33
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When kidney appear enlarged and echogenic ?

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infantile polycystic diseast (with oligohydraminos), adult polycystic disease (normal amniotic fluid volume), Meckel-Greuber, trisomy 13

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34
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The kidneys are hyperechoic with regard to surrounding tissues at ____weeks.

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18-20

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35
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describe the kidneys songraphically at 25 weeks.

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relatively homogeneous renal cortex and parenchyma, hypoechoic pyramids and calyces, and anechoic renal pelvis

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36
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Where should the kidneys be visualized?

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adjacent to the spine

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37
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If kidney is not well seen the fetal pelvis should be scanned to rule out?

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ectopic kidney

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38
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Is it possible to have a unilateral kidney agensis?

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yes; the contralateral kidney will be enlarged to compensate

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39
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on transverse image the renal pelvis is measured? and

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anterior to posterior diameter when the fetal spine is toward the maternal anterior wall

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40
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What is the upper normal limit for transverse scan of the kidney?

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_ 4mm up to 33 wks gestation and 7mm from 33 weeks of gestation until term_

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41
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The ureters usually measure____ in diameter and are filled with fluid.

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less than 1 to 2 mm

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T OR F; NORMAL URETER ARE ALWAYS SEEN

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FALSE

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43
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DILATION OF THE POSTERIOR URETHRA IS HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS FOR ?

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OBSTRUCTIVE PROCESS CALLED POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE SYNDROM (KEYHOLE BLADDER SIGN)

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POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE SYNDROME OCCURS IN _______ AND IS MANIFESTED BY THE PRESENCE OF __________?

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MALE FETUSES; A VALVE IN THE POSTERIOR URETHRA

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WHAT IS A ROUND ECHO FREE AREA LOCATED CENTRALLY IN THE PELVIS?

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BLADDER

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE THE BLADDER TO FILL AND EMPTY?

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30 MINUTES

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EXTERNAL GENITALIA IS DIFFERENTIATED IN THE ______ TRIMESTER?

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SECOND

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In second trimester, identification of the female should only be documented when?

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major and minor labia is seen

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49
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Abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

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Hypospadias

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50
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accumulation of serous fluid around the testicle, resulting from communication with the peroneal cavity and are generally benign

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hydrocele

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51
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what is the critial marker in the assessment of renal function?

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amniotic fluid

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52
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the fetal kidneys begin to excrete urine after the _____ week and do not become the major contributor of fetal urine until_____?

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11th; 14-16 weeks

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53
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Name the two categories of Renal malformations?

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1.congenital malformation 2. resulting from obstruction process

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54
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complete absence of the kidney

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renal agenesis

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55
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letal disorder because of renal insuffiency and hypoplasia of the lungs

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bilateral renal agensis

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the presence of at leat one functioning kidney

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unilateral renal agensis

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57
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what makes it difficult to image the kidneys

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oligohydraminos

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what determines if the kidneys are present or not?

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presence or absence of the urinary bladder

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unilateral renal agensis is estimated to occur in?

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1 in 600-1000 births

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bilateral renal agensis is referred to as?

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Potters syndrome

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what diseases are associated with potter’s syndrome?

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diesease associated with renal failure, oligohydraminos, pulmonary hypoplasia, abnormal facies, malformed hands and feet

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T or F; Potter’s syndrome can be uni or bilateral?

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True

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Potter’s Type 1

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autosomal recessive infantile polycystic kidney disease

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Potter’s type 2

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Renal agensis; multicystic dyplastic kidney, renal dysplasia

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Potter’s type 3

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autosomal dominate polycystic kidney disease

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Potter’s type 4

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renal dysplasia; obstructive kidney disease

67
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autosomal recessive disorder that affects the fetal kidneys and liver

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infantile polycystic kidney disease

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IPKD is characterized by?

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development of small cyst on both kidneys and liver

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most sever IKPD is associated with?

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renal failure, oligohydraminos, and absent urinary bladder

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A
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What is a characteristic finding of Potter’s syndrome 1?

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symmetric enlargement of both kidneys secondary to renal collecting tube dilation

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What occurs in most severe cases of IPKD?

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renal failure

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A
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Intrauterine diagnosis of IPKD should only be considered when the following characteristics are found:

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  • family history of IPKD
  • bilateral enlarged kidneys
  • highly echogenic kidney texture
  • significant oligohydramnios
  • inability to ID the fetal bladder
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When may enlargement of kidneys from Potter’s syndrome 1 occur?

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24th week, so serial studies are recomended

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With Potters syndrome 1, why are kidneys so massively enlarged?

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hundreds of dilated tubules

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney Disease (MCKD) is characterized by:

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78
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What is the most common form of renal cystic disease in childhood and represents one of the most common abdominal masses in the neonate?

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multicystic dysplastic kidney disease

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T/F: Incidence of MCKD is found more often in females than males.

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False, males

80
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Although most cases of MCKD are unilateral, nearly ______ of cases are bilateral

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1/4

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Associated abnormalities of Potters syndrome 2 / MCKD may involve:

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the contralateral kidney, heart, central nervous system, extremities, and GI syndromes

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The prognosis for infants with MCKD varies based on

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prenatal findings

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When both kidneys are found to be multicystic, oligohydramnios and an absent bladder are expected;

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a lethal condition exists for the neonate

84
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If only one kidney is affected the other may enlarge as a result of:

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compensatory hypertrophy

85
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Describe the multicystic dysplastic kidney:

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  • composed of multiple smooth walled, non functioning, non communicating cysts of variable size and number
  • kidney borders are difficult to define
  • ureter and renal pelvis may be atretic and the renal artery is hypoplastic or absent
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Adult dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is associated with:

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-cystic dilation of the nephrons and of the collecting tubule walls in both kidneys

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What is the most common of the heredditary diseases?

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Adult dominant polycystic disease

88
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Prognosis of prenatal diagnosis of APKD depends on the progression of

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cyst development leading to renal failure

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The sonographic appearance of ADPKD is similar to what?

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autosomal recessive polycystic renal diease (kidneys are symmetrically enlarged and echogenic)

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T/F: ADPKD (potters syndrome 3) is nearly always bilateral

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True

91
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When does renal dysplasia occur secondary to renal obstruction?

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in the 1st or early second trimester of pregnancy

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Unilateral obstructive cystic disease can be caused by:

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a uteropelvic or ureterovesical junction obstruction

93
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bilateral obstructive dysplasia is caused by:

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severe bladder outlet obstruction, usually urethral atresia or posterior urethral valves

94
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Prognosis of Potter’s syndrome Type 4 (obstructive cystic disease) depends on

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unillateral or bilateral involvement

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Bilateral involvement of PS4/ obstructive cystic disease indicates

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a poor outcome resulting from renal failure and lung hypoplasia

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Early son. findings of PS4/ obstructive cystic disease:

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hydronephrosis or hydroureter..but as kidney stops functioning, the cortex becomes completely dysplastic and replaced with the multiple cortical cysts

97
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How do dsyplastic kidneys appear?

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small and echogenic with cortical peripheral cysts

98
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If obstructive cystic disease is bilateral, look for

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  • early bladder outlet obstruction (keyhole bladder)
  • bilateral hydronephrosis
  • thick-walled bladder
  • sever oligohydramnios
99
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When does renal ectopia occur?

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when the kidney lies outside of its normal position in the renal fossa..usually in pelvis

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What is crossed renal ectopia?

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  • when the ectopic kidney lies on the opposite side of the abdomen relative to its utereral insertion into the bladder
  • kidneys are usually fused together and found on right side of abdomen
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Is crossed renal ectopia found more in males or females?

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males

102
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With horseshoe kidneys, if the spine is down;

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the connecting isthmus may be seen anterior to Aorta

103
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Where may the urinary tract by obstructed?

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  • ureteropelvic junction
  • ureterovesical junction
  • level of urethra (megacystistis)
104
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Amount and degree of urinary tract obstruction depends on

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the gestational age at which the obstruction began

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If urinarytract obstruction occurs early,

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a multicystic kidney may develop

106
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If the obstruction occurs in the late first trimester or second trimester:

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cystic dysplasia may result

107
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Late obstruction produces:

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hydronephrosis

108
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What is the most common fetal anomaly?

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fetal hydronephrosis

109
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Up to 22 weeks, hydronephrosis looks

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the measurements of the renal pelvis are uniform

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After 22 weeks, how does hydronephrosis look?

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the obstructed kidneys produce increased renal pelvic diameters and true hydronephrosis

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Describe son appearance of hydronephrosis

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  • dilated renal pelvis, which often communicates with the calyces, is centrallly located and distended with urine
  • remaining renal tissue may be ID’d in all but the most severe cases of hydronephrosis
112
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Renal pelvis measurements in 2nd trimester:

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4-10 mm

113
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Renal pelvis measurements in 3rd trimester:

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7-10 mm

114
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What is an abnormal renal pelvis measeurment?

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exceeding 10-15 mm in the AP direction in the transverse plane

115
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What is the most common reason for hydronephrosis in neonates?

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ureteropelvic junction obstruction

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HOw many obstruction disorders are found during early childhood?

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1/2, so early prenatal detection may improve long-term renal function

117
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What are the causes of ureteropelvic junction obstructions?

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  • abnormal bends or kinks in ureter
  • adhesions
  • abnormal valves in ureter
  • abnormal outlet shape at the ureteropelvic junction
  • absence of the long muscle that is imperitive to the normal excretion of urine from kidney
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UPJ obstruction is usually a _______ defect

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unilateral ; amniotic fluid remains normal because of the normal contralateral kidney

119
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What is a urinoma?

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a large cyst in contact with spine associated with ureteropelvic junction obstruction

120
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Uterovesical junction obstruction commonly presents with

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dilation of lower end of ureter (megaureter)

121
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What may megaureter result from?

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  • primary ureteral defect (stenotic ureteral valves or fibrosis)
  • secondary to obstruction at another level (causing reflux of urine)
122
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With obstructed urinary tract, the affected kidney shows what?

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  • dilation of the renal pelvis
  • tortuous dilated ureter
  • duplication of the renal collecting system
123
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When a dilated upper renal pole is observed with abnormal lower pole:

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an obstructed duplicated collecting system may be indicated

124
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What is a ureterocele?

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a cystic dilation of the intravesical (bladder) segment of the distal ureter

125
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What is an ectopic ureter?

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one thaat does not insert near the posterolateral angle of the trigone area of the bladder

126
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Where does an ectopic ureter insert for females?

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  • vagina
  • vestibule
  • uterus
127
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Where does an ectopic ureter insert in males?

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  • seminal vesicle
  • vas deferens
  • ejaculatory ducts
128
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What is bladder outlet obstruction produced by?

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a membrane within the posterior urethra

129
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What does posterior urethral valve obstruction result in?

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  • hydronephrosis
  • hydroureters
  • dilation of the bladder and post. urethra
130
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What causes the keyhole sign?

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posterior urethral valve obstruction which causes urine to be unable to pass through the urethra into AF..bladder wall is severly thickened with a dilated posterior urethra

131
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Oligohydramnios results in what lung and chest problems?

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lungs are hypoplastic, chest circumference is severelyl depressed.

132
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Severe oligohydramnnios is a classic finding of

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complete obstruction form

133
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What abnormalities should be considered in the female fetus with sonographic findings consistent with obstructive urinary tract abnormalities?

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  • sacrum anomaly (caudal regression)
  • megacystis-microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome
134
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Prune belly syndrome is AKA

A

urethral obstruction malformation complex

135
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Prune belly syndrome/ urethral obstruction malformation complex consists of:

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  • cryptorchidism
  • agenesis of abdominal wall muscle
  • megaureters
  • bladder outlet obstruction caused by urethral anomalies, such as atresia, stenotic valves, or diverticulum
136
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Son findings of prune belly syndrome:

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  • oligohydramnios
  • mild to severe bilateral hydronephrosis
  • fetal ascites
  • hypoplastic lungs
  • abdomen is extremely distended compared with small thoracic cavity
  • dilated ureters ad bladder appear as numerous cystic lesions within distended abd. cavity
  • bladder may be obstructed and massively dilated or may rupture and not be seen except thru ascites
137
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Describe true hermaphroditism

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  • rare condition in which both ovarian and testicular tissues are present
  • internal and external genitalia are variable
  • most fetuses have normal karyotype
138
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What karyotype does a female fetus with pseudohermaphroditism have?

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46XX

139
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The most common cause of pseudohermaphroditism in females is

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congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia that causes masculinization of the external genitalia (enlarged clitoris, abnormalities of urogenital sinus, and partial fusion of the labia majora)

140
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The male fetus with pseudohermaphrodistism has what karyotype?

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46XY and testes

141
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What does male psuedohermaphroditism look like?

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variable external and internal genitalia depending on developement of the penis and genital ducts

142
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What is hydrometrocolpos?

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  • collection of fluid in the vagina and uterus, sometimes seen in conjunction with a doube uterus and septated vagina
  • sometimes fluid is so large that it extends into the abd. cavity or may cause compression of the ureters and hydronephrosis of kidneys
143
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Son. findings of hydrometrocolpos

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  • hypoechoic “cystlike” mass posterior to the bladder in the area of the uterus
  • may be predominately cystic, may contain midlevel echoes, or fluid-debris levels
144
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Echoes within hydrometrocolpos may result from

A

mucous secretions

145
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What do ovarian cysts in fetuses result from?

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maternal hormonal stimulation and is usually benign

146
Q

Differential considerations for ovarian cysts in fetuses:

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  • mesenteric cyst
  • urachal cyst
  • enteric duplication
147
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Sonographic findings of fetal ovarian cysts?

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multiseptated and bilateral

148
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What happens when an ovarian cyst twists on itself?

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  • torsion
  • rupture
  • or intestinal obstruction

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