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