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What imaging technique has largely replaced traditional intravenous urography?
What imaging technique has largely replaced traditional intravenous urography?
- X-ray urography
- CT urography (correct)
- Ultrasound imaging
- MRI urogram
What is the purpose of a Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) reconstruction in CT urography?
What is the purpose of a Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) reconstruction in CT urography?
- To illustrate vascular structures
- To visualize soft tissue structures
- To reconstruct the urinary system (correct)
- To enhance bone detail
In which condition does unilateral renal agenesis increase the incidence of extra renal abnormalities?
In which condition does unilateral renal agenesis increase the incidence of extra renal abnormalities?
- Potter syndrome
- Cross fused renal ectopia (correct)
- Renal artery agenesis
- Nephrocalcinosis
What is the consequence of bilateral renal agenesis in newborns?
What is the consequence of bilateral renal agenesis in newborns?
What is a characteristic feature of ectopic kidneys?
What is a characteristic feature of ectopic kidneys?
Which imaging technique is commonly used for the diagnosis of nephrocalcinosis?
Which imaging technique is commonly used for the diagnosis of nephrocalcinosis?
In a CT urogram (urography), which phase of contrast enhancement occurs 35-40 seconds after contrast injection?
In a CT urogram (urography), which phase of contrast enhancement occurs 35-40 seconds after contrast injection?
What is the characteristic echogenicity of the cortex in a normal kidney on ultrasound imaging?
What is the characteristic echogenicity of the cortex in a normal kidney on ultrasound imaging?
What is the condition characterized by calcification in the renal parenchyma?
What is the condition characterized by calcification in the renal parenchyma?
Which imaging modality is considered to have low sensitivity and specificity in detecting urogenital abnormalities?
Which imaging modality is considered to have low sensitivity and specificity in detecting urogenital abnormalities?
What is the recommended imaging modality for evaluation of a normal urinary bladder?
What is the recommended imaging modality for evaluation of a normal urinary bladder?
Which phase of contrast enhancement in a CT urogram involves visualization of the urinary bladder?
Which phase of contrast enhancement in a CT urogram involves visualization of the urinary bladder?
What is indicated by an opaque calculus seen in the kidney, ureter, or bladder on an abdominal x-ray?
What is indicated by an opaque calculus seen in the kidney, ureter, or bladder on an abdominal x-ray?
Which condition may present as a small kidney with a longitudinal diameter of 8 cm and chronic kidney disease?
Which condition may present as a small kidney with a longitudinal diameter of 8 cm and chronic kidney disease?
What is the most common type of renal fusion anomaly?
What is the most common type of renal fusion anomaly?
Which anomaly is associated with other anomalies in 50% of cases, such as Turner's syndrome and ureteral duplication?
Which anomaly is associated with other anomalies in 50% of cases, such as Turner's syndrome and ureteral duplication?
Which condition is considered the most common congenital anomaly of the urinary tract?
Which condition is considered the most common congenital anomaly of the urinary tract?
Which anomaly is associated with the risk of developing renal calculi and transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis?
Which anomaly is associated with the risk of developing renal calculi and transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis?
Which condition can lead to reflux in the lower pole ureter and obstruction causing megaureter in the upper pole ureter?
Which condition can lead to reflux in the lower pole ureter and obstruction causing megaureter in the upper pole ureter?
What is the term used to describe calcific deposits within the kidney parenchyma?
What is the term used to describe calcific deposits within the kidney parenchyma?
Which imaging modality is commonly used to detect nephrocalcinosis?
Which imaging modality is commonly used to detect nephrocalcinosis?
