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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... causes of flank ... causes of obstruction ... #Renal #Kidney ... #stones #calculus
Types of Renal Calculi

Calcium oxalate
 - Interstitial apatite plaque, Low urine volume, Increased urinary calcium excretion,
Types of Renal Calculi ... amino acids in kidney ... stones #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #calculus
Pyonephrosis with large renal calculus on POCUS
Acute left flank pain with nausea and vomiting. What's the
calculus on POCUS ... flank pain with nausea ... calculus. ... #renal #ultrasound ... hydronephrosis #kidney
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
tubule of the kidney ... • recurrent fractures ... neuropathy • Renal ... : - Renal failure ... pain - Frequent fractures
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
-> Pathologic fractures ... Renal • Incr ... resorption, Incr renal ... Nephrolithiasis (Kidney ... Stones) Cardiac
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
hydronephrosis/stone ... collecting system stone ... cysts may be a cause ... occasionally may cause ... #clinical #ultrasound
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... palpable, as may the kidney ... intra-abdominal masses ... which are usually renal ... Muscle tone is assessed
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... deficits, TIA and strokes ... tract, and often causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology