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What is the central echogenic area in a normal renal ultrasound composed of?
What is the central echogenic area in a normal renal ultrasound composed of?
- Renal sinus (correct)
- Perirenal fat
- Blood vessels
- Renal parenchyma
What is the main reason intravenous pyelography (IVP) is largely replaced by CT urography?
What is the main reason intravenous pyelography (IVP) is largely replaced by CT urography?
- Reduced radiation exposure
- Lower cost
- Higher resolution images (correct)
- Faster procedure
Which condition is NOT an indication for intravenous urography (IVU)?
Which condition is NOT an indication for intravenous urography (IVU)?
- Investigation of renal calculi
- Detailed demonstration of liver parenchyma (correct)
- Suspected ureteric colic
- Investigation of hematuria
What should be avoided before undergoing intravenous urography (IVU) due to contraindications?
What should be avoided before undergoing intravenous urography (IVU) due to contraindications?
Which anatomical variant can be investigated using intravenous urography?
Which anatomical variant can be investigated using intravenous urography?
Which structure appears as triangular structures of low echo texture in a normal renal ultrasound?
Which structure appears as triangular structures of low echo texture in a normal renal ultrasound?
What is the normal range for renal cortex measurement in IVP?
What is the normal range for renal cortex measurement in IVP?
Which abnormal kidney position may lead to an abnormal renal axis?
Which abnormal kidney position may lead to an abnormal renal axis?
In IVP, what can cause dilated calyces to appear clubbed in shape?
In IVP, what can cause dilated calyces to appear clubbed in shape?
What is the normal shape of calices in IVP?
What is the normal shape of calices in IVP?
What may cause minor indentation in the renal cortex as seen in IVP?
What may cause minor indentation in the renal cortex as seen in IVP?
What can cause a bulge of the renal outline known as the 'splenic hump' in IVP?
What can cause a bulge of the renal outline known as the 'splenic hump' in IVP?
What is the normal shape of the renal pelvis in IVP?
What is the normal shape of the renal pelvis in IVP?
Why might only a portion of the ureter be visible in an IVP?
Why might only a portion of the ureter be visible in an IVP?
What is the purpose of the KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder) plain film?
What is the purpose of the KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder) plain film?
What is the purpose of administering intravenous iodinated contrast media during an IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)?
What is the purpose of administering intravenous iodinated contrast media during an IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)?
What is the normal length of the kidney as measured on an IVU (Intravenous Urogram)?
What is the normal length of the kidney as measured on an IVU (Intravenous Urogram)?
What is the reason for the difference in size between the kidneys on an IVU?
What is the reason for the difference in size between the kidneys on an IVU?
How does the position of the right kidney compare to the left kidney on an IVU?
How does the position of the right kidney compare to the left kidney on an IVU?
What is the primary difference between a KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder) plain film and a plain abdominal radiograph?
What is the primary difference between a KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder) plain film and a plain abdominal radiograph?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for ultrasound in the urinary system?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for ultrasound in the urinary system?
What is the normal size range for kidneys on ultrasound?
What is the normal size range for kidneys on ultrasound?
What is the maximum acceptable difference in size between the two kidneys on ultrasound?
What is the maximum acceptable difference in size between the two kidneys on ultrasound?
Which of the following is NOT a use of ultrasound in the urinary system?
Which of the following is NOT a use of ultrasound in the urinary system?
Which of the following techniques is NOT used for assessment of the urinary system?
Which of the following techniques is NOT used for assessment of the urinary system?
