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Renal Hilum
The renal hilum is where blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, and the ureter enter or exit the kidney. Imaging tests like CT and MRI play a significant role in visualizing the…
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Renal Cortex
The renal cortex plays an important role in kidney function. Medical imaging allows diagnosis and monitoring of conditions that affect the renal cortex. This article provides an overview of imaging…
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Atrophic Kidney
Atrophic kidney, also known as kidney atrophy, is characterized by the shrinking or reduction in size of one or both kidneys. This condition can result from various causes, including chronic…
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Renal Parenchymal Disease
Renal parenchymal disease refers to a group of conditions that affect the functional parts of the kidney, including the nephrons and interstitial tissues. Accurate diagnosis and imaging assessment are important…
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Nephromegaly
Nephromegaly, or an enlarged kidney, is a condition that can be caused by many conditions. Identifying the cause of nephromegaly can require advanced imaging techniques. This article discusses how imaging…
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Cortical Thinning Kidney
Cortical thinning in the kidney can indicate underlying renal diseases. This is often associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal scarring, or other pathologies. Imaging plays an important role in…
