J. Mandell & D. Marchiori Flashcards
What is the most common cause of bladder calculi?
Bladder outlet obstruction from prostatic disease (seen in elderly men)
The presence of bladder stones is associated with an increased incidence of _____
Bladder carcinoma
80% of Wilms tumors occurs in children of what age range?
1-5 years old
Peak incidence: 3-4 years old
What is the most common abdominal malignancy in children?
Wilms tumor (aka nephroblastoma)
Intra-parenchymal calcifications within the kidney is known as what?
Nephrocalcinosis
cortical vs. medullary types
Calcifications within the pyelocalyceal lumina of the kidney is known as what?
Nephrolithiasis
What is the most common substance that makes up renal stones in the US?
Calcium oxalate (75%)
What percentage of renal stones are visible on radiographs?
90% are opaque enough to be seen on plain films
What is the most common germ cell neoplasm and the most common childhood ovarian tumor?
Mature teratoma (aka ovarian dermoid cysts)
What is the most common complication with a ovarian dermoid cyst?
Torsion
What percentage of ovarian tumors are benign?
80% (majority occur in patients of reproductive age)
Pheochromocytoma is a rare, potentially life-threatening neoplasm characterized by its marked production of what?
Catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
Approximately 85-95% of pheochrormocytomas occur where?
Adrenal medulla
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for what percentage of primary malignant renal neoplasms?
80-90%
Of all genitourinary malignancies, which is considered the most lethal?
Renal cell carcinoma
What is the most common benign renal neoplasm?
Angiomyolipoma
Approximately what percentage of angiomyolipomas occur in females?
80%
Multiple, bilateral, small angiomyolipomas that may be symptomatic are found in up to 80% of patients with what underlying disease?
Tuberous sclerosis
Angiomyolipoma often has a similar appearance to RCC on ultrasound, which modality is used to determine the diagnosis?
CT
Angiomyolipomas have a classical appearance of inhomogenous attenuation of what kind of tissue on CT?
Fatty tissue that does not enhance
What is the most common benign uterine tumor?
Leiomyoma (aka uterine fibroma)
A uterine fibroma is primarily affected by what when it comes to growth?
Estrogen
What genitourinary tumor has a classic “popcorn” or “cauliflower-like” appearance on plain film?
Uterine fibroid (leiomyoma)
What is the preferred imaging modality when imaging gallstones?
Ultrasound