Chapter 15

a potential space located between the liver edge and right kidney is:

Morrison's pouch

a congenital obstruction found in utero and in infants

UPJ

which modality is considered diagnostic for confirmation of angiomyolipoma?

CT scan

what is the most common renal mass?

adenoma

the sonographic landmark that separates the renal parenchyma into cortex and medulla is the

arcuate arteries

adult polycystic condition is associated with ________.

cerebral artery aneurysm (berry)

what other associated renal anomalies is seen with multi cystic dysplastic kidney disease?

contralateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction and horse shoe kidney

the laboratory findings of renal failure include which of the following?

creatine and blood urea nitrogen

a common anatomical variant is a bulge of the lateral border of the left kidney. what is it called?

dromedary hump

what is the most common cause of acute pyelonephritis?

eschelichia coli

the left kidney is slightly lower than the right kidney

false

Identify the sonographic pattern that best describes hydronephrosis

fluid-filled pelvocaliceal collecting system

what is the doppler pattern of RCC?

high systolic and high end diastolic flow with low resistive index

all of the following are sonographic findings of infantile polycystic condition EXCEPT

hypoechoic parenchyma

where are transplanted kidneys usually placed?

in the pelvis along the iliopsoas margin

a triangular-shaped lesion on the peripheral border of the kidney most likely represents a(n):

junctional parenchymal defect

a 4-year old boy presents with high blood pressure, hematuria, and a palpable left flank mass. an ultrasound examination is performed, and a solid renal mass is identified. this finding is most characteristic of which of the following?

nephroblastoma

the hypertrophied column of Berlin is a :

normal renal variant

a cyst like enlargement of the distal end of the ureter is called:

ureterocele

the most common solid renal mass found in childhood under 1-8 years is:

wilms tumor

all of the following are the causes of incomplete emptying of bladder EXCEPT

PID

renal artery is _____ and _________

posterior and superior

where are the quadrates lumborum muscles located?

posterior to the kidneys

what is the most common type of renal malignant tumor?

renal cell carcinoma

a renal sonogram is performed. the finding of hypoechoic adjacent to the medullary substance consists of a series of striated conical masses, is most consistent with

renal pyramid

parapelvic cysts originate from:

renal sinus

what is a hypertrophied column of Berlin?

renal variant

renal cell carcinoma commonly invades the IVC via the:

renal vein

the kidneys are located in the

retroperitoneal cavity