Category Archives: Nephrology

19Nov/15
MicroMaxx

Ultrasound – 4 – Hydronephrosis

This ultrasound performed by R3 Family Medicine Resident Dr. DM of HSN demonstrates SEVERE hydronephrosis.  This patient came through clinic and had minimal to no pain suggesting this was likely a chronic process.  When estimating the degree of hydronephrosis, a general estimate based on the appearance of the renal pelvis is sufficient – there is no such thing as “40% hydronephrosis” or other exact numbers.  A patient can have “mild” or “moderate” or “mild to moderate” or in the case of our patient, “severe” hydronephrosis.

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