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Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
(Obstruction/hydronephrosis ... Constipation • Prostate cancer ... Family history, ultrasound ... disease • Medullary ... cystic disease
Normal prominent medullary pyramids on renal POCUS
No hydronephrosis. Has prominent medullary pyramids. They can appear markedly
POCUS No hydronephrosis ... markedly hypoechoic (labeled ... m in image) and ... #kidney #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound
Medullary Nephrocalcinosis on Renal POCUS

Female with right flank pain.  Diagnosis and cause?  
Answer: Medullary
on Renal POCUS ... Diagnosis and cause ... POCUS along with hydronephrosis ... Labeled Schematic ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
LFTs normal Diagnosed ... to help confirm diagnosis ... , and left renal ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... #ultrasound
Adrenal Metastases on Renal POCUS
Pt complains of right flank pain, n/v. States feels like prior kidney
Metastases on Renal ... feels like prior kidney ... Final diagnosis- ... No hydronephrosis ... #cancer
Renal Abscess on POCUS
Left flank pain. On ABX Day 5 for pyelo. She has hx of
No hydronephrosis ... cyst, renal cell ... this patient--diagnosis ... #Abscess #kidney ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound