Abstract
Review of 2,700 abdominal ultrasonic examinations revealed 56 patients whose kidneys showed increased echogenicity. Echogenic kidneys were associated with medical renal disease in 94% of cases (30% glomerular, 48% tubulointerstitial, 16% end-stage) and with no detectable renal disease in 6% (three patients). Patterns of increased echogenicity and renal size were evaluated. Specific patterns occurred in end-stage renal disease and polycystic kidney disease. Other medical renal diseases had overlapping ultrasonographic features. Some generalizations could be made although increased echogenicity was often nonspecific.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 840-846 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health