20 Questions
Which of the following is a common cause of poor visualization of internal kidney structures on ultrasound?
All of the above
What is a potential indication of kidney hypertrophy on ultrasound?
All of the above
Which of the following findings on ultrasound may suggest a congenital absence of one kidney?
All of the above
Which of the following is a renal developmental abnormality that can be detected on ultrasound?
All of the above
What anatomical structure may obscure the visualization of the spleen on ultrasound?
Ribs
What is a potential cause of a unilaterally enlarged kidney?
Renal artery stenosis
Which condition is characterized by bilateral kidney enlargement?
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
What is a potential cause of hydronephrosis?
Vesicoureteral reflux
Which of the following is a congenital renal abnormality?
Horseshoe kidney
What is a potential cause of a distorted kidney appearance on ultrasound?
Polycystic kidney disease
What anatomical structure is recommended to locate during an ultrasound examination?
Any of the above
What is the purpose of locating a renal vessel or ureter during an ultrasound examination?
To localize the kidney's position
Which condition may be indicated if the ureter is dilated during an ultrasound examination?
Hydronephrosis
What is the significance of locating the kidney during an ultrasound examination?
All of the above
Which statement is true regarding the ultrasound examination of the kidneys?
A dilated ureter may indicate an obstruction
What is a possible cause of smooth outline kidneys with non-homogeneous hyperechogenicity on ultrasound?
Amyloidosis
Which condition may present with kidneys that are uniformly enlarged and hyperechoic on ultrasound?
Lymphoma
What imaging finding is suggestive of lymphoma involvement in the kidneys?
Diffuse enlargement with smooth outline
Which of the following conditions is least likely to cause non-homogeneous hyperechogenicity in the kidneys on ultrasound?
Hepatorenal syndrome
What feature distinguishes lymphoma involvement from other causes of kidney enlargement on ultrasound?
Diffuse enlargement
Test your knowledge on visualizing kidneys that are less than 2 cm thick and 4 cm long. Determine the challenges and techniques involved in such cases.
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