Renal imaging

Question 1

Which fascia surrounds the kidney

Answer 1

Gerota’s fascia

Question 2

Where are kidneys located?T

Answer 2

T12-L3

Question 3

Why is the right kidney slightly lower?

Answer 3

Liver

Question 4

Where does excretory fluid travel in nephron

Answer 4

Minor calyx - major calyx - renal pelvis - ureter

Question 5

What is a duplex kidney

Answer 5

2 outlets

Question 6

What is the PUJ?

Answer 6

Pelvi-ureteric junction

Question 7

What is the VUJ?

Answer 7

Vesico-ureteric junction

Question 8

Why is contrast normally not visible in ureter

Answer 8

Because it should flow straight through

Question 9

CT angiogram

Answer 9

Arises from AA at level L1-L2
Inferior to origin of SMA
R renal artery travels posterior to IVC and right renal vein
L renal artery travels posterior to left renal vein

Question 10

Blood circulation in kidney

Answer 10

Interlobular A and V
Renal cortex
Arcuate A and V
Renal medulla
Renal A and V
Renal pelvis

Question 11

What is renal stenosis?

Answer 11

Narrowing of renal artery - leads to secondary hypertension

Question 12

Renal artery aneurysms

Answer 12

Occur at main renal artery bifurcation
Asymptomatic
May cause haematuria or hypertension