Imaging Flashcards

1
Q

Define hydronephrosis

A

distension and dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by obstruction of urine from kidney

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2
Q

What type of lesions may be malignant?

A

solid lesions

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3
Q

When is an MRI usually used for assessing renal masses?

A

Usually reserved for patients with CT contraindications (contrast) or patients with complex masses.

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4
Q

Huge advantage to MRIs

A

no ionizing radiation

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5
Q

Gold standard imaging technique for renal artery stenosis

A

renal arteriography

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6
Q

What test do you need to obtain before getting a renal arteriography?

A

SCr

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7
Q

Purpose of renal venography

A

diagnosis of renal vein thrombosis

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8
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One advantage of nuclear imaging

A

can predict the GFR

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9
Q

Purpose of voiding cystourethrogram

A

detects vesicoureteral reflux

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10
Q

Which test is most accurate for diagnosing a kidney stone?

A

CT scan

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11
Q

A 64 year old man has a Cr of 2.3 and has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. What is the best initial imaging test?

A

US of the kidneys

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12
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A 56 yo woman presents with flank pain and bloating. What would be your initial imaging test?

A

KUB

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13
Q

Your patient has had 6-10 RBC’s on his UA x 3. What would be the best initial study to do prior to him being seen by the specialist?

A

Ultrasound

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14
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What study is used with suspected polyarteritis nodosa or aneuryms?

A

renal arteriography

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15
Q

What test is the gold standard for renal stones, renal cell carcinoma, renal vein thrombosis, PKD?

A

CT scan

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