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A patient is suspected of having a renal artery stenosis. Which imaging modality would most likely be used to diagnose this condition?

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Sonography
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Renal Angiography (correct)

    • Which of the following procedures is considered minimally invasive and primarily used to treat kidney stones?

  • Percutaneous nephrostography
  • Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation
  • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) (correct)
  • Percutaneous cryoablation

    • A patient with a suspected bladder tumor undergoes an imaging test that produces high-quality soft tissue images. Which of the following methods was most likely used?

  • Renal Angiography
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (correct)
  • Sonography

    • A patient presents with suspected hydronephrosis. Which of the following imaging techniques would be most appropriate for initial evaluation?

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    A patient requires drainage of urine from the bladder due to an obstruction. Which of the following catheters is surgically inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the bladder?

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    Which of the following imaging techniques typically involves the use of contrast agents to enhance visualization of the kidneys?

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    Which of the following procedures is designed to visualize the renal pelvis and urinary system by injecting contrast material through the skin?

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    Which of the following statements accurately describes a common use of ureteral stents?

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    Which of the kidney anomalies is characterized by an unusually large kidney compensating for the absence of another?

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    Which condition involves the presence of an extra, small kidney without connection to a normal one?

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    What kidney anomaly involves a kidney abnormally positioned lower than its usual location?

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    What is the anomaly characterized by the fusion of the lower kidney poles across the midline?

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    Which kidney anomaly is often associated with an overdeveloped kidney on the opposite side?

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    What is the condition characterized by a cyst-like dilation of the ureter near its opening into the bladder?

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    Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with potential drainage problems?

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    Which kidney anomaly involves incomplete or excessive rotation during development and often leads to obstruction?

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    What is a common characteristic of renal cysts that helps distinguish them from tumors in imaging?

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    What is a possible consequence of nephrosclerosis?

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    Which condition is characterized by elevated urea levels due to inadequate excretion?

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    Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose hydronephrosis?

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    What is a possible cause of a filling defect in the urinary tract?

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    Which of the following is a risk factor for renal cell carcinoma (RCC)?

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    Which of these is NOT a characteristic of prostatic calcifications?

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    What is a potential cause of hydronephrosis?

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    Which of these conditions predominantly affects children and often results in complete recovery?

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    Which condition is characterized by backward flow of urine into the ureters, often due to structural abnormalities or neurogenic bladder dysfunction?

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    Which of these conditions is more prevalent in women due to their anatomical structure?

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    Which condition is primarily treated with antibiotics, fluid intake, and potentially diuretics, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroids?

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    Which condition is associated with the formation of stones primarily composed of calcium and salts in the urine?

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    Which of these conditions can be diagnosed through X-rays but may require further evaluation if the stones are composed of uric acid?

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    Which condition can lead to both pain and obstruction in the urinary tract?

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    A patient presents with hematuria, flank pain, and a palpable mass. Which of the following conditions is the LEAST likely to be suspected based on these symptoms alone?

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    Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to present with a large abdominal mass in a child under the age of 5?

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    In the context of urinary tract anomalies, what does 'additive' pathology signify?

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    Which imaging modality is MOST commonly used to assess the fetus for congenital anomalies?

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    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the correlation between smoking and bladder carcinoma?

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    Which imaging modality is MOST useful for staging bladder carcinoma and assessing the extent of tumor invasion?

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    Which of the following imaging modalities would be MOST appropriate for assessing the presence of reflux in a child with suspected lower urinary tract anomalies?

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    Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the pathogenesis of nephroblastoma?

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    Which of the following is NOT a clinical symptom suggestive of urinary disorders?

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    Which specific part of the male urethra is situated within the prostate gland?

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    What is the primary purpose of KUB radiography in the context of urinary system evaluation?

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    Intravenous contrast agents are contraindicated in patients with a BUN exceeding 50 mg/dL or a serum creatinine level above 3 mg/dL. What does this suggest about their condition?

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    Which of the following diagnostic procedures specifically focuses on studying the lower urinary tract?

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    What is the typical location of bladder pain, often associated with cystitis?

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    Which laboratory test specifically assesses the rate at which waste products are filtered from the blood by the kidneys?

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    The male urethra's route through the prostate gland highlights its role in both the ____ and ___ systems.

    <p>Urinary, Reproductive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Male Urethra Portions

    The male urethra is divided into prostatic, membranous, and cavernous sections.

    Urinary Meatus

    The urinary meatus is the external opening of the urethra through which urination occurs.

    Dysuria

    Dysuria refers to painful urination, often indicative of a urinary disorder.

    Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

    BUN measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood; elevated levels can indicate kidney impairment.

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    Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

    GFR indicates kidney function, ideally greater than or equal to 90 mL/min/1.73 m².

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    KUB Radiography

    KUB radiography visualizes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder to assess their size and location.

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    Intravenous Urography (IVU)

    IVU is a diagnostic test using contrast agents to visualize the urinary system and detect abnormalities.

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    Cystography

    Cystography is a procedure to study the lower urinary tract using imaging techniques.

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    Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

    A condition where urine flows backward from the bladder into the ureters.

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    Sonography

    A noninvasive imaging method using ultrasound to evaluate kidneys and renal disorders.

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    Computed Tomography (CT)

    An imaging technique that uses X-rays and contrast agents to visualize kidney structures and diagnose conditions.

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    Renal Angiography

    An invasive procedure used to assess blood vessels in the kidneys for disorders like stenosis.

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    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    An imaging technique that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of renal structures.

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    Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL)

    A treatment that uses shock waves to break down kidney stones into smaller pieces.

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    Nephrostomy Tubes

    Tubes that connect the kidney pelvis directly to the outside of the body for urine drainage.

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    Congenital Anomalies

    Developmental errors resulting in urinary system abnormalities present at birth.

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    Renal Agenesis

    Absence of one kidney; compensatory hypertrophy in the other.

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    Supernumerary Kidney

    Presence of a third, small kidney without attachment to normal kidney.

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    Hypoplasia

    Kidney develops smaller than normal with normal nephrons.

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    Horseshoe Kidney

    Lower poles of kidneys joined by tissue, causing rotation issues.

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    Crossed Ectopy

    One kidney lies across midline, fused with the other.

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    Ectopic Kidney

    Kidney located outside its normal position, often lower.

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    Double Renal Pelvis

    May be accompanied by a double ureter, affecting drainage.

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    Ureterocele

    Cyst-like dilation of ureter near bladder, causing obstruction.

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    Prostatic Calcifications

    Small calcium spots below the bladder that typically don't indicate prostate issues.

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    Nephrosclerosis

    Thickening of small kidney blood vessels due to aging, hypertension, or diabetes, leading to kidney atrophy.

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    Uremia

    Condition marked by elevated urea levels due to inadequate kidney excretion, often seen in renal failure.

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    Hydronephrosis

    Dilation of kidney pelvis and calyces caused by obstruction from stones or tumors.

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    Renal Cysts

    Common asymptomatic kidney sacs that can cause issues like rupture or infection.

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    Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Most common malignant kidney tumor, primarily in men over 50, associated with chronic inflammation and risk factors.

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    Imaging Techniques

    Methods like CT, MRI, and sonography used to diagnose kidney and urinary tract conditions.

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    Filling Defects

    Masses that displace or stretch the urinary collecting system, often indicating tumors or clots.

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    Ureteral Duplication

    An anatomical abnormality with duplicate ureters, can lead to kidney issues.

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    Acute Glomerulonephritis

    Inflammation of the kidney glomeruli, often due to infections like strep.

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    Cystitis

    Inflammation of the bladder usually caused by bacterial infection.

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    Urinary Calculi

    Stones formed in the urinary system, primarily from calcium and salts.

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    Lithotripsy

    A treatment to break down urinary stones using shock waves.

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    Diuretics

    Medications that help remove excess fluid from the body by increasing urination.

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    Renal Dialysis

    A procedure to remove waste from the blood when kidneys can’t function properly.

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    Nephroblastoma

    A malignant renal tumor in children, usually detected before age 5.

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    Primary symptom of bladder carcinoma

    Hematuria, or blood in urine, is the main symptom of bladder carcinoma.

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    Importance of Imaging in Nephroblastoma

    CT and sonography help assess tumor extent and staging.

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    Treatment options for bladder carcinoma

    Include transurethral resection, cystectomy, chemotherapy, or radiation.

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    Subtractive pathology examples

    Conditions like nephrosclerosis and nephrocalcinosis involve loss of renal substance.

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    Additive pathology example

    Polycystic kidney disease is an additive condition causing increased kidney mass.

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    Imaging Modalities for hydronephrosis

    Sonography, CT, and IVU are used to evaluate hydronephrosis.

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    Bladder carcinoma risk factors

    Factors include smoking and exposure to industrial chemicals.

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    Staging importance in nephroblastoma

    Staging is crucial for assessing treatment pathways and prognosis.

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    Symptoms of pyelonephritis

    Common symptoms include flank pain and fever.

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    Study Notes

    Urinary System Overview

    • The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra.
    • Kidneys are responsible for urine formation and excretion.
    • Urine is produced through filtration and reabsorption processes, filtering up to 180 liters of blood daily.
    • On average, 1 to 1.5 liters of urine are produced daily.
    • Kidneys are located between the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
    • The hilus is a notch on the medial surface where structures like the renal artery, vein, lymphatics, and nerves enter and exit the kidney.
    • The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, composed of the glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and various convoluted tubules.
    • Blood is filtered in the glomerulus, then flows through the nephron, resulting in urine production.
    • Urine exits the nephron via a collecting tubule into the renal pelvis.
    • Ureters are approximately 10 inches long, extending from the kidneys to the bladder.
    • Ureters enter the bladder obliquely in the posterolateral portion.
    • The primary function of the ureters is to transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
    • The bladder is located posterior to the symphysis pubis, acting as a reservoir for urine.
    • The bladder is muscular and capable of distension.
    • Valves at the junction of the ureters and bladder prevent backflow of urine.
    • The urethra is a tube connecting the bladder to the exterior of the body.
    • The female urethra is shorter (approximately 1-1.5 inches) compared to the male urethra (approximately 8 inches).
    • The male urethra passes through the prostate gland.

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe the anatomic components of the urinary system and their functions.
    • Discuss the role of various imaging modalities (sonography, CT) in the urinary system.
    • Discuss common congenital anomalies of the urinary system.
    • Characterize a given condition as inflammatory or neoplastic.
    • Identify the pathogenesis of cited pathologies and typical treatments.
    • Describe the general radiographic appearance of each pathology.

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System

    • The urinary system comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
    • Kidneys form and excrete urine.
    • Urine production involves filtration and reabsorption processes.
    • Average urine output is 1-1.5 liters per day.
    • Kidneys are located retroperitoneally, between the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebra

    Kidney Anatomy

    • Kidneys are retroperitoneal, located between the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
    • Hilus is a notch on the medial surface of each kidney for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
    • The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, including glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and tubules.
    • Blood filtration occurs in the glomerulus.
    • Urine formation and production occur within the nephron through filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
    • Urine exits nephrons through collecting tubules to the renal pelvis.

    Ureters

    • Ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, 10 inches long approx.
    • Ureters enter the bladder posterolaterally.
    • The primary function of the ureters is urine transport.

    Urinary Bladder

    • The bladder is a reservoir for urine, situated posterior to the symphysis pubis.
    • It's muscular and distensible.
    • Valves at the ureter-bladder junction prevent urine backflow.

    Urethra

    • The urethra connects the bladder to the exterior.
    • The male urethra is longer (approximate 8 inches) than the female urethra (approximately 1-1.5 inches).
    • The male urethra passes through the prostate.
    • Urination exits through the urinary meatus.

    Clinical Findings and Symptoms

    • Urinary disorders are suggested by abnormal lab results and clinical symptoms.
    • Symptoms include frequent/excessive urination, low urine output, painful urination, and obstructive symptoms.
    • Abnormal urine color can indicate certain conditions.
    • Kidney pain typically locates along the flank or back, around the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra.
    • Bladder pain is usually limited to the urinary bladder.

    Laboratory Tests

    • Laboratory tests assess renal function and diagnose urinary disorders.
    • Tests include serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
    • Elevated creatinine and BUN levels suggest kidney impairment.
    • Normal GFR is generally 90 mL/minute / 1.73 m2 or greater.

    KUB Radiography

    • Kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiography visualizes kidney size and location.
    • Kidneys are sometimes visible due to the perirenal fat capsule.
    • KUB is a preliminary step in intravenous urography (IVU).
    • KUB helps assess bowel preparation and visualize radiopaque calculi

    Intravenous Urography (IVU)

    • IVU evaluates the renal pelvis, calyces, ureters, and bladder.
    • It involves injecting contrast agents to image for abnormalities, obstructions, tumors, or calculi.

    Cystography

    • Cystography studies the lower urinary tract, using retrograde filling of the bladder for contrast material. Used for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) or other bladder-related problems.

    Sonography

    • Sonography (ultrasound) is a noninvasive technique for imaging kidneys and various renal disorders.
    • It's utilized to assess kidney stones, hydronephrosis, renal masses, and renal cysts.

    Computed Tomography (CT)

    • CT, particularly helpful in imaging the kidneys for issues like renal masses, calculi, obstruction, infection, and tumor staging.
    • Contrast agents may be used to enhance visualization.

    Renal Angiography

    • Renal angiography is an invasive procedure assessing vascular disorders in the kidneys (renal artery stenosis, aneurysms, or congenital anomalies).

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    • MRI, with or without contrast agents, is used for renal evaluation, including renal masses, vascular anomalies, and bladder tumors.
    • MRI provides high-quality soft tissue imaging.

    Interventional Procedures

    • These techniques treat kidney stones, renal masses, and other renal conditions.
    • Minimally-invasive procedures include percutaneous nephrostography (visualizing renal pelvis and urinary system with contrast injected through skin), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) to break kidney stones, percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous cryoablation.

    Urinary Tubes and Catheters

    • Various urinary tubes and catheters manage urinary disorders.
    • Types include nephrostomy tubes, ureteral stents, Foley catheters, and suprapubic catheters.

    Congenital and Hereditary Diseases

    • Urinary system anomalies result from developmental errors.
    • Categorized into number/size anomalies of the kidney, fusion anomalies of the kidney, anomalies of the renal pelvis and ureters, anomalies of position of the kidney.
    • Examples: Renal agenesis/aplasia (absence of one kidney), supernumerary kidney (extra kidney), hypoplasia (underdeveloped kidney), hyperplasial (overdeveloped kidney), horseshoe kidney, crossed ectopia (kidney in unusual position) nephroptosis (kidney dropping , ectopic kidneys).

    Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

    • Genetic disorder forming numerous kidney cysts.
    • Can be autosomal dominant or recessive.
    • Autosomal recessive PKD frequently leads to childhood renal failure.
    • Autosomal dominant PKD is asymptomatic in childhood but may lead to end-stage renal disease in adults.
    • Diagnosed using imaging techniques (ultrasound, CT).

    Medullary Sponge Kidney

    • Congenital dilation of renal tubules leading to urinary stasis (retention) and increased risk of calcium phosphate deposits (nephrocalcinosis).
    • Kidney stones and infections can result.

    Inflammatory Diseases

    • Common bacterial infections that can affect urinary systems (UTIs), commonly in infants and women.
    • Women are more prone due to shorter urethra
    • Causes, such as gram-negative bacteria entering the urinary system via the urethra.
    • Methods for treating infections includes using antibiotics.

    Pyelonephritis

    • Kidney infection impacting renal pelvis and calyces.
    • Caused by various bacterial types (E. coli, Proteus, Pseudomonas), especially during pregnancy and use of catheters.
    • Symptoms include fever, flank pain, and unwell feeling, and urinalysis shows pus;

    Chronic Pyelonephritis

    • Recurrent or persistent kidney infection, from chronic reflux of infected urine into the renal pelvis via bladder, sometimes caused by anatomical abnormalities, (ureteral duplication) or urinary tract obstruction.
    • This results in scarring, atrophy and reduced size of the kidney.
    • Treatment involves managing hypertension, removing obstruction causes, and antibiotics.

    Acute Glomerulonephritis

    • Inflammatory condition of renal parenchyma, typically from antigen-antibody reaction within glomeruli.
    • Often follows streptococcal infections in the upper respiratory tract or middle ear.
    • Usually leads to complete recovery in children.

    Cystitis

    • Acute or chronic bladder inflammation, commonly caused by bacterial infections like E. coli.
    • Increased risk in women due to shorter urethras.
    • Symptoms include pain during urination and frequent urination.
    • Some cases result in upper urinary tract infections (eg. pyelonephritis).
    • Treatment includes antibiotics and increased fluid intake.

    Urinary System Calculi

    • Urinary calculi (stones), are common and formed from calcium and salts in urine.
    • Factors like metabolic disorders, high calcium intake, or concentrated urine can lead to calculi formation.
    • Men, especially after age 30, have a higher propensity of forming urinary calculi.
    • Treatment can involve lithotripsy, surgery, removal via catheters or lasers and prophylactic measures.

    Bladder Wall Calcification

    • While rare, bladder wall calcification can be a result of calcium deposition in tumors outside the bladder.
    • Typically, isn't related to prostate issues.
    • Diagnosis and precise location analysis via imaging techniques (e.g., CT) confirm calcification location within the kidneys

    Degenerative Diseases

    • Nephrosclerosis is a disease that involves the thickening of small kidney blood vessels, occurring with aging, hypertension, and diabetes.
    • This leads to kidney atrophy.

    Renal Failure

    • Often a result of chronic conditions (e.g., glomerulonephritis, PKD).
    • Impaired kidney function, elevated urea levels (due to inadequate excretion, called uremia), are common.

    Hydronephrosis

    • Obstructive condition causing dilation of the kidney pelvis and calyces, due to factors such as kidney stones, tumors, and inflammation.

    Neoplastic Diseases

    • Can create filling defects (masses) in the urinary tract.
    • Commonly, masses are malignancies (tumors) or simple cysts.
    • Differentiating between a blood clot and a tumor can be challenging via imaging.

    Renal Cysts

    • Common in adults, usually asymptomatic but can cause issues such as rupture, hemorrhage, infections or obstructions.
    • Detection via imaging techniques like CT, MRI, and sonography.
    • Cysts have well-defined margins and don't display a nephrogram phase during contrast injection, this helps differentiate them from kidney tumors.

    Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Most common malignant kidney tumor, predominantly found in men over 50.
    • Factors like chronic inflammation, smoking, obesity, and hypertension are possible contributors.
    • Symptoms include hematuria, flank pain, fever, palpable mass.
    • Imaging (especially CT) helps assess tumor density, metastasis, and vascular involvement.
    • Early detection and surgical intervention (or ablation or immunotherapy) offers high cure rates.

    Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor)

    • Malignant childhood kidney tumor, typically presenting before age 5.
    • Associated with deletion/inactivation of WT1 or WTX suppressor genes.
    • Imaging via CT and sonography assesses tumor extent.
    • Treatment strategies, based on stage, often yield high cure rates for early cases.

    Bladder Carcinoma

    • More common in men and linked to smoking and industrial chemicals.
    • Hematuria is a key symptom.
    • Confirmed diagnosis involves cystoscopy and biopsy, with imaging (CT, sonography and MRI) for staging.
    • Treatment depends on tumor invasiveness and may include transurethral resection, cystectomy or chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.

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