Imaging of the urinary tract Flashcards
Gold standard method for Kidney imaging
Multiphase contrast CT
Other methods for imaging kidney
MR is of similar diagnostic efficacy as CT
US is often the first step imaging for kidney.
What do kidney tumors typically look like on US
HypO echoic.
What is the Bosniak classification system
To describe kidney cystic lesions.
Uses: Density Wall thickness Calcifications Contrast enhancement Surface lobulation Cyst contents
Imaging method of choice for the Ureters
CT with multiphase contrast
Why is US not used for the ureters
Obese patients
Luminal Intestinal gas obscures them
How is the Urinary bladder imaged
The fully distended bladder is well visualized by US, for imaging the bladder wall.
Normal bladder wall thickness is 3 mm
Also by CT or MRI
Prostate imaging
Transrectual Ultrasound
MRI
Testicular imaging
US and MRI
Ovary imaging
Transvaginal US
MRI or CT.
MRI for preggos NOT CT for preggos
