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1
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In what region are the kidneys located?

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Retroperitoneal

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2
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Gerota’s Fascia

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Fibrous sheath surrounding kidneys, perinephric fat, & adrenals

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3
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Renal hilum

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“Door of the kidney;” where renal artery, vein, lymphatic vessels, & ureter enter the kidney

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4
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Normal size of renal cortex

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> 1.5 cm

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5
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Cortex

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Darker area of kidney

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6
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Medulla

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Contains the renal pyramids

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7
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Columns of Bertin

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Area of cortex between renal pyramids

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8
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Avg. size of kidney

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10-12 cm

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9
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Which renal vein is longer?

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Left renal vein is longer since IVC is on the right side of body

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10
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Which renal artery is longer? Why?

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Right renal artery is longer since aorta is on the left side of body

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11
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Flow towards kidney

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Aorta → Renal artery → Interlobular Arteries → Arcuate Arteries → Interlobular Arteries → Glomerulus

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12
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Flow from Kidney

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Efferent Arterioles → Peritubular Capillaries → Interlobar Veins → Arcuate Veins → Interlobar Veins → Renal Vein → IVC

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13
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Functions of the Kidney

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  1. Dispose of waste through urine
  2. Main blood pressure through fluid regulation
  3. Regulate acid/base/electrolytes
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14
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2 Hormones of renal function

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Aldosterone & ADH

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15
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Hypertrophied Column of Bertin

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Variant, larger than normal cortical tissue

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16
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Dromedary Hump

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Variant, bulge in capsule of left kidney due to compression by spleen

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17
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Bilateral Renal Agenesis

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Absence of both kidneys, fatal

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18
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Unilateral Renal Agenesis

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Absence of one kidney

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19
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Supernumery Kidney

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Variant, duplicated kidney

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20
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Pelvic Kidney

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Variant due to failure of kidney to ascend

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21
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What is the most common ectopic kidney?

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Pelvic Kidney

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22
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Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia

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Both kidneys on the same side & fused

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23
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Thoracic Kidney

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Kidney in thorax due to diaphragmatic hernia in utero

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24
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Horseshoe Kidney

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Fusion of kidneys at lower poles

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25
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What is the most common fusion of kidneys?

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Horseshoe kidney

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26
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Cake/lump kidney

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Fusion of kidney in medial surface

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27
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Sigmoid Kidney

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Upper pole of one kidney fused to lower pole of other

28
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Unilateral Hypoplasia

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aka Compensatory Hyperplasia; one small kidney & a larger kidney to compensate

29
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Persistant Fetal Lobulation

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Lobulation in contour after 5 years of age

30
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Double Collecting System

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Variant, 2 collecting systems from 1 kidney

31
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Most common anomaly of the urinary tract

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Double collecting system

32
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Parapelvic Cyst

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Located in the sinus hilum region

33
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Hematoma

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Localized blood collection

34
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Abscess

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Caused by infection

35
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Ultrasound appearance of Abcess

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Poorly defined, thick walls, acoustic shadowing

36
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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of kidney substance & pelvis; due to bacteria/infection in urinary tract

37
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Acute Lobar Nephronia

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Focal bacteria nephritis, affects renal lobes

38
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Ultrasound Appearance of Acute Lobar Nephronia

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Decreased echogenicity in single area, wedge shaped, no abscess

39
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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Disease

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Bilateral enlargement of kidney with many cysts, hyperechoic. Cysts may be present in liver, pancreas, and spleen

40
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Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Disease

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Infantile; detected in utero w/ oligohydramnios. Associated w/ renal dysfunction & lung hypoplasia

41
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Oligohydramnios

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Decreased amount of amniotic fluid during pregnancy due to the baby not urinating

42
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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

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Unilateral, cysts do not communicate. Caused by unilateral obstruction in early development

43
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Most common cause of abdominal mass in newborn

A

Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

44
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Hydronephrosis

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Obstruction of urine outflow, causing dilation of the renal pelvis.
Bilateral or unilateral

45
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Non-Obstructive cause of Hydronephrosis

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Vesicouretal Reflux

46
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Obstructive Cause of Hydronephrosis

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Nephrolithiasis, carcinoma, BPH (enlargement of prostate) pregnancy, congenital, etc

47
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Nephrolithiasis

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Formation of kidney stones, can form at any level. Consist of calcium oxalate and/or phosphate

48
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How to differentiate between kidney stones and calcified arteries?

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Arteries will not have posterior shadowing

49
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Medullary distinction

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Lost in chronic renal failure

50
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Angiomyolipoma

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Benign mass composed of blood, muscles, and fat

51
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Where do angiomyolipomas occurs??

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Unilaterally, solitary, in females 40-60

52
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Mass associated w Tuberous Sclerosis

A

Angiomyolipma

53
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Ultrasound Appearance of Angiomyolipoma

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Homogenous, well defined, hyperechoic

54
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Renal Adenoma

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Benign mass found in renal cortex

55
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Ultrasound Appearance of Renal Adenoma

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Hypoechoic/isoechoic, well circumscribed, < 3cm

56
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Oncocytoma

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Uncommon benign mass, often found in adult males. Pose a risk for hemorrage and scarring

57
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Renal Cell Carcinoma aka

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Hypernephroma, Von Grawitz Tumor, Renal Adenocarcinoma

58
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Most common adult renal malignancy

A

Renal Cell Carcinoma

59
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Ultrasound appearance of Hypernephroma

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Variable, irregula, hypoechoic, calcification

60
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Signs/Symptoms of Renal Adenocarcinoma

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Flank pain, weight loss, hematuria, fever

61
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Renal Cell Carcinoma uni/bi

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Unilateral

62
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Transitional Cell Carcinoma

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Malignancy in the transitional cells of the urinary tract

63
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Occurence of transitional cell carcinoma

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Occurs in kidney, pelvis, ureter, bladder & 60+ males

64
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Transitional Cell Carcinoma may result in

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Hematuria & hydronephrosis

65
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Ultrasound Appearance of Transitional Cell Carcinoma in bladder

A

Non-mobile focal masses in bladder lumen

66
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Location of transplanted kidney

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In an inverted position & in iliac fossa to connect to iliac artery

67
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Role of Ultrasound in Transplant

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Patients who present w azotemia, hydronephrosis, peri-renal fluid collections, vascular complications

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