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Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
(Obstruction/hydronephrosis ... Family history, ultrasound ... disease • Medullary ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology
Normal prominent medullary pyramids on renal POCUS
No hydronephrosis. Has prominent medullary pyramids. They can appear markedly
pyramids on renal ... POCUS No hydronephrosis ... markedly hypoechoic (labeled ... #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 ... along with hydronephrosis ... Labeled Schematic ... #ultrasound