Urinary System - Part 6 Flashcards
What is found in over 50% of patients over the age of 55?
Simple cysts
What are the clinical findings of a simple cyst?
Asymptomatic
What is the US appearance for a simple cyst? (4)
- Anechoic mass
- Hyper echoic thin walls
- Smooth margins
- Posterior acoustic
enhancement
What are 2 differential diagnosis for a simple cyst?
- Liver cyst
2. Adrenal cyst
Where does a parapelvic cyst originate from?
Renal parenchyma
What are the clinical findings for a parapelvic cyst? (3)
- Asymptomatic
- Hypertension
- Hematuria
What is the US appearance for a parapelvic cyst? (4)
- Anechoic mass located in the renal hilum
- Hyper echoic thin walls
- Smooth margins
- Posterior acoustic
enhancement
What are 4 differential diagnosis for a parapelvic cyst?
- Hydronephrosis
- Renal vein
- Extrarenal pelvis
- Renal artery aneurysm
Does a parapelvic cyst communicate with the collecting system?
No
Where does a peripelvic cyst develop from? (2)
- Lymphatic system
2. An obstruction
What are the clinical findings of a peripelvic cyst?
Asymptomatic
What is the US appearance of a peripelvic cyst? (4)
- Anechoic mass located near or around the renal pelvis
- Hyper echoic thin walls
- Smooth margins
- Posterior acoustic
enhancement
What are 2 differential diagnosis for a peripelvic cyst?
- Prominent renal pyramid
2. Localized hydronephrosis
Where is adult polycystic kidney disease caused from?
Inherited disorder
Adult polycystic kidney disease
Normal renal parenchyma is
replaced with cysts