Renal

Hydronephrosis - Ultrasound

               

This ultrasound image demonstrates dilated renal calyces indicative of hydronephrosis. Chronic reflux uropathy can lead to hydronephrosis which can result in renal dysfunction as the calyces dilate and compress the renal parenchyma.

Black arrow = renal capsule
Black arrowhead = sinus fat
White arrow = dilated calyx
White arrowhead = renal cortex


  Updated: October 8, 19100
Renal