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What does it indicate when much of the pelvis is outside the renal parenchyma?
What does it indicate when much of the pelvis is outside the renal parenchyma?
- It is a common occurrence in young adults
- It suggests an acute kidney injury
- It indicates a serious medical condition
- It may be a normal variant (correct)
Why might much of the pelvis being outside the renal parenchyma not be a cause for concern?
Why might much of the pelvis being outside the renal parenchyma not be a cause for concern?
- Because it is a sign of infection
- Because it always leads to kidney failure
- Because it is a rare occurrence
- Because it could indicate a normal variation in anatomy (correct)
What is the significance of the pelvis being outside the renal parenchyma in most cases?
What is the significance of the pelvis being outside the renal parenchyma in most cases?
- It is indicative of a genetic disorder
- It signifies an advanced stage of kidney disease
- It is usually benign and does not require treatment (correct)
- It implies an urgent need for surgery
In what instances would having much of the pelvis outside the renal parenchyma raise concerns?
In what instances would having much of the pelvis outside the renal parenchyma raise concerns?
Which of the following statements about pelvis location outside the renal parenchyma is true?
Which of the following statements about pelvis location outside the renal parenchyma is true?
Based on the text, what should be done if the renal calyces appear abnormal?
Based on the text, what should be done if the renal calyces appear abnormal?
What is the implication if the renal calyces appear normal after the patient empties the bladder?
What is the implication if the renal calyces appear normal after the patient empties the bladder?
Why might the patient be asked to empty the bladder before rescanning?
Why might the patient be asked to empty the bladder before rescanning?
What is the purpose of examining the renal calyces during an imaging study?
What is the purpose of examining the renal calyces during an imaging study?
If the renal calyces appear abnormal even after the patient empties the bladder, what would be the next appropriate step?
If the renal calyces appear abnormal even after the patient empties the bladder, what would be the next appropriate step?
What should be compared when assessing the size of the renal pelvis?
What should be compared when assessing the size of the renal pelvis?
Why is it important to compare the two kidneys when assessing the size of the renal pelvis?
Why is it important to compare the two kidneys when assessing the size of the renal pelvis?
What is the significance of examining the renal pelvis in relation to the kidneys?
What is the significance of examining the renal pelvis in relation to the kidneys?
If abnormalities are detected in the renal calyces, what is the recommended action?
If abnormalities are detected in the renal calyces, what is the recommended action?
How does assessing the renal pelvis in both kidneys aid in clinical diagnosis?
How does assessing the renal pelvis in both kidneys aid in clinical diagnosis?
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