Pyelonephritis on Ultrasound
Pyelonephritis is a painful kidney infection that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Ultrasound imaging is a valuable tool in identifying and assessing pyelonephritis. In this article, we will explore how…
Kidneys
Echogenic Kidney On Ultrasound
An echogenic kidney is one which whiter than usual on ultrasound. Echogenic kidneys are not specific for a diagnosis but can indicate kidney problems. Echogenic kidneys are determined by…
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition where inflammation and fibrous tissue develops around the blood vessels and ureters in the retroperitoneum. Imaging with CT and MRI can show the abnormal…
Kidney Cysts (Renal Cysts): Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Many people have kidney cysts. We often see kidney cysts on imaging studies done for unrelated reasons. Kidney cysts can range from simple to complex cysts. As the internal contents…