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27 lut 2024 · A mass on the kidney may indicate cancer, but these tumors are often benign. Healthcare professionals use imaging tests to diagnose kidney masses and determine their stage.
23 lis 2023 · Non-obstructing kidney stones are small, solid mineral deposits that form in the kidneys but do not block the urinary system. These stones are typically smaller in size compared to obstructive stones, which means they usually don’t cause severe pain or urinary tract obstruction.
This article synthesizes the evidence regarding renal mass characterization at CT and MRI, provides diagnostic algorithms for evidence-based practice, and highlights areas of further research needed to drive imaging-based management of renal masses.
If imaging shows a 3-5 mm stone obstructing the junction of the kidney and the ureter, observation is a reasonable option. Often, small stones less than 5-6 mm will pass with conservative therapy. While some patients with small stones 2-3 mm in size, may experience slight discomfort or pain when the stone passes, many patients may remain ...
13 lip 2022 · Kidney cysts are round pouches of fluid that form on or in the kidneys. Kidney cysts can occur with disorders that may impair kidney function. But more often, kidney cysts are a type called simple kidney cysts.
13 paź 2022 · There are four types of kidney stones: calcium stones. uric acid stones. struvite stones (triple phosphate, or magnesium ammonium phosphate) cystine stones. Calcium stones are the most common...
3 cze 2022 · Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.
