Incarcerated Hernia
Hernias are a common health condition that occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Among the various types…
Author: A. Mendelson, MD
Pancreatic Necrosis
Pancreatic necrosis is a severe condition that affects the pancreas, an essential organ in the digestive system. This guide aims to provide information about pancreatic necrosis, including its causes, symptoms,…
Hydroureter
Hydroureter is a medical condition characterized by the swelling of the ureter, the tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder. This condition is often a result of the buildup…
Renal Enlargement
Renal enlargement is a condition where one or both kidneys are larger than normal. This situation can arise from various underlying causes and might indicate either a temporary issue or…
Renal Cell Carcinoma Staging
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is a type of kidney cancer that starts in the lining of the small tubes in the kidney. It’s one of the most common types of…
Kidney Cancer Metastasis
Kidney cancer is a serious condition that affects thousands of people worldwide every year. When kidney cancer spreads beyond its original site, it is known as kidney cancer metastasis. This…
Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma (ChRCC) is a distinct subtype of kidney cancer that accounts for approximately 5% of all renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized by cells that appear pale…
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma
Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma (PRCC) is a specific type of cancer that affects the kidneys. It is the second most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), accounting for about…
Renal Medullary Carcinoma
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer that primarily affects young individuals, particularly those with the sickle cell trait or disease. This type of…
Transudate vs Exudate
When it comes to medical conditions, particularly those involving fluid buildup in the body, the terms “transudate” and “exudate” often come up. Understanding the difference between these two types of…
Pancreas Divisum
Pancreas Divisum is a common congenital condition affecting the pancreas, a vital organ in the digestive system. This condition is characterized by the pancreas’s ductal system’s failure to fuse properly…
Extrarenal Pelvis
Extrarenal pelvis is commonly found in imaging reports when describing the kidneys. This article will discuss what extrarenal pelvis is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the importance of imaging in…