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1
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what does PKD stand for

A

polycystic kidney disease

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2
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what is a serious condition characterized by an increasing number of cyst formations in the kidneys

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PKD

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3
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by the age of 60, what % of PKD patient will have developed end stage renal failure

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50%

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4
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how does PKD appear

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numerous cysts throughout both kidneys

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5
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in advanced stages of PKD, it can affect other organs - especially which one

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liver

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6
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what is also known as renal calculi and urolithiasis

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renal stones

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7
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what do those terms describe

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condition of stone formation in urinary tract

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8
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where do renal stones originate in

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collecting system of kidneys

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9
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where can stones move into

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ureters and bladder

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10
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what are the different causes of renal stones

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dehydration, low fluid intake, high caffeine intake, recurrent UTIs and several metabolic abnormalities

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11
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what can renal calculi lodge in ureters cause

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obstruction of urine flow

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12
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what is a result of obstruction of urine flow

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hydronephrosis

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13
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what is hydronephrosis

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condition of swelling of kidneys and collection system as a result of urine backup

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14
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what is often visible even when stone is too small to be imaged

A

hydronephrosis

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15
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what is RCC

A

renal cell carcinoma

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16
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what is most common malignant neoplasm of kidneys

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renal cell carinoma

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17
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what does RCC commonly affect

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all components of kidneys (cortex, medulla, and collecting system)

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18
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what are the features RCC generally demonstrates

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general kidney enlargement, large lesions show areas of necrosis and 30% of RCC show calcification

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19
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RCC can be unifocal or multifocal

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true

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20
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what is a malignant pediatric renal tumor

A

wilm’s tumor

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21
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wilm’s tumor accounts for what % of all peds renal neoplasms

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85%

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22
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what % of wilm’s tumors are diagnosed before the age of 5

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80%

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23
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how is wilm’s tumor visualized

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large mass completely replacing kidney and filling one side of abdominal cavity

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24
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wilm’s condition is usually what

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unilateral

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25
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what is a common consequence of trauma to abdomen

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kidney laceration

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26
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what is fractured followed by hemorrhage and sometimes infarct in kidney laceration

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renal parenchyma

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27
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what does imaging show when talking about lacerations

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not laceration itself, but effects.

they are:
atypical/non uniform contrast perfusion through organ, limited or absence of contrast, contrast extravasation in or around organ, and hematoma in area of organ

28
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what is a congenital condition in which the kidneys are fused together at the upper or lower poles

A

horseshoe kidney

29
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the horseshoe condition renders the kidneys especially susceptible to what

A

trauma, renal stone, and renal cancer

30
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how do kidneys appear in horseshoe kidney

A

elongation in transverse plane and medial fusion

31
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what is most common bladder cancer

A

transitional cell carcinoma (TCC)

32
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what is most common tumor of entire urinary tract

33
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how do bladder TCCs most often appear

A

as asymmetric wall thickening or a mass protruding from the bladder wall into the body of bladder

34
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occasionally, bladder TCC can do what

A

protrude out of bladder wall and invade surrounding tissues

35
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what can adrenal gland host

A

benign, malignant and cystic lesions

36
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what can malignant lesions of adrenals be

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both primary and secondary neoplasms

37
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what are at least 90% of uterine malignancies classified as

A

endometrial cancer

38
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what is most common gynecological malignancy

A

endometrial cancer

39
Q

how can endometrial cancer appear as

A

abnormal endometrial wall thickening in early stages, in later stages as large, necrotic, loculated mass filling in pelvis and even abd

40
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what is a benign lesion of uterus

A

uterina leiomyoma

41
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what else is a uterus lesion known as

A

uterine fibroids

42
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what is a solid soft tissue tumor

A

uterina leiomyoma

43
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uterine fibroids occur in what % of women of reproductive age

44
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how do fibroids appear

A

greatly in size and distribution throughout uterus

45
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how do fibroids also appear

A

as well defined, round, soft tissue masses

46
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what is common with fibroids

A

calcification

47
Q

how can ovarian tumors be

A

benign, malignant and solid or cystic

48
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what is a distinguishing factor of ovarian tumors

A

ovarian enlargement

49
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what are all signals of abnormal ovarian growth

A

ovarian wall thickening, cystic changes, and calcifications

50
Q

what are commonly encountered in sectional imaging

A

ovarian cysts

51
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how do ovarian cysts present

A

as small to large fluid collections extending from the ovaries

52
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a small cyst (<25mm) should be considered what in women of reproductive age

A

normal ovarian follicle

53
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a simple benign cyst is also completely what

A

homogenous and without loculations

54
Q

what is most common cancer in men

A

prostate cancer

55
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what is 2nd most common cause of death in men

A

prostate cancer

56
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what is prostate cancer sometimes referred to as

A

prostatic carcinoma or prostatic adenocarcinoma

57
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where does prostate cancer gerenally being

A

in posterior portion (peripheral zone) near rectum

58
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how is prostate cancer apparent in sectional imaging

A

general prostate enlargement, asymmetry, and lymphadenopathy

59
Q

advanced prostatic cancer shows metastasis to what

60
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what is often necessary to distinguish between prostate cancer and benign prostate hypertrophy

61
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what is BPH

A

benign prostate hypertrophy

62
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what is extremely common in elderly men

63
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what can BPH result in

A

urine outflow obstructions

64
Q

by the age of what, 90% of men have some degree of BPH

65
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BPH appears similar to prostatic cancer expect what

A

there is no lymph involvement, no focal mass lesion, and enlargement is generally more symmetrical

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