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In a case of grade 1 hydronephrosis, there is dilatation of the renal calyces only.
In a case of grade 1 hydronephrosis, there is dilatation of the renal calyces only.
False
Hydronephrosis is characterized by an echogenic area in the renal calyces and pelvis.
Hydronephrosis is characterized by an echogenic area in the renal calyces and pelvis.
False
Renal medullary pyramids are hyperechoic relative to the renal cortex.
Renal medullary pyramids are hyperechoic relative to the renal cortex.
False
The presence of a stone in the kidney is usually invisible on ultrasound.
The presence of a stone in the kidney is usually invisible on ultrasound.
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Crossed fused ectopia occurs when one kidney is located on the opposite side of the body.
Crossed fused ectopia occurs when one kidney is located on the opposite side of the body.
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Bilateral renal agenesis is consistent with life.
Bilateral renal agenesis is consistent with life.
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Ectopic kidney is usually located in the thorax.
Ectopic kidney is usually located in the thorax.
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Horseshoe kidney is a type of ectopic kidney.
Horseshoe kidney is a type of ectopic kidney.
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Renal hypoplasia is characterized by an enlarged kidney.
Renal hypoplasia is characterized by an enlarged kidney.
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The renal sinus is the least echogenic portion of the kidney.
The renal sinus is the least echogenic portion of the kidney.
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