Lesson 4E (Part 2) Flashcards
Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue outside of uterus
What may endometriosis involve?
Urinary tract
- frequently bladder
What is endometriosis present with?
Hematuria
How does endometriosis look like on US? (2)
- Mural or intramural cyst
2. Solid or complex lesion
How is endometriosis diagnosed? (2)
- Cystoscopy
2. Biopsy
Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall
What is the etiology of interstitial cystitis?
Unknown
What is a symptom of interstitial cystitis?
Hematuria
What does interstitial cystitis look like on US? (2)
- Small capacity
2. Thick walled bladder
What is used to diagnose interstitial cystitis? (2)
- Cystoscopy
2. Biopsy
How does neurogenic bladder look like on US? (3)
- Smooth large capacity
- Thin walled bladder
- May extend high into abdomen
What will be seen with neurogenic bladder?
A large post void residual
What may occur with neurogenic bladder if not treated?
Rapid deterioration of renal function
What is neurogenic bladder a result of?
Cerebrum not functioning properly
What kind of disease is bladder diverticula? (2)
- Congenital
2. Acquired
What is another term for acquired bladder diverticula?
Hutch diverticula
Where is hutch diverticula located?
Near the ureteral orifice
What causes hutch diverticula?
Previous bladder outlet obstruction
What do narrow necks in the bladder lead to? (5)
- Urinary stasis
- Infection
- Stones
- Tumors
- Obstruction
What does bladder diverticula appear as?
An outpouching sac from the bladder wall
What are important images to take with bladder diverticula?
Post void residual images
- detect change
- size
- want them to be able to empty everything, if not there could be an infection
Renal dialysis
Process of diffusing blood across a membrane to remove substances a normal kidney would eliminate
What can renal dialysis do? (2)
- Restore electrolytes
2. Fix acid-base balance
What is there an increase of developing with renal dialysis? (3)
- Cyst
- Adenoma
- Carcinoma
