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Cortical nephrocalcinosis on Renal POCUS
POCUS incidental finding - Cortical nephrocalcinosis  is rare.  Rarely a
on Renal POCUS ... Rarely a benign ... The cause should ... nephrocalcinosis #Renal ... #clinical #ultrasound
Portal venous gas on hepatic ultrasound: A concerning finding in the critically ill patient that should
should encourage critical ... variety of other causes ... can occur with benign ... #hepatology #liver ... #pocus #clinical
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... = nonspecific (nausea ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Maternal Support - Critical
TIE Fighter Sign on POCUS - Uterus floating in pelvic ascites
Not uncommon during nephrology rounds in
Fighter Sign on POCUS ... uncommon during nephrology ... rounds in the liver ... TIEFighter #Sign #POCUS ... #ultrasound #clinical
Hepatic Metastases on POCUS 
Patient with history of colon cancer presents with right flank pain. Focused
Metastases on POCUS ... Focused renal u/ ... Note hepatic masses ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #metastatic
Hepatic Metastases on POCUS 
Patient with history of colon cancer presents with right flank pain. Focused
Metastases on POCUS ... Focused renal u/ ... Note hepatic masses ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #metastatic
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... Exclude other AKI causes ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... with hypertension being ... sensitivity showing cortical ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
that something is being ... , with clinical ... cysts may be a cause ... occasionally may cause ... #clinical #ultrasound