Each time a professor says 'nephron', a student gets a headache. Each end of the kidney is commonly called a pole. The genital system consists of the testes, epididymides, deferent ducts, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory ducts, the prostate, and the penis in males; and the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina in females. Renal function is better evaluated by measured creatinine clearance, which takes into account not only the amount of creatinine in the blood but also the amount of creatinine within a specified volume of urine over a given period. Solid masses are more likely to be cancerous but they are not all cancerous. The stones can move into the ureter and literally get stuck there because the lumen of the ureter is much smaller compared to the calyces, which is very painful for the patient. Each segmental branch of the renal artery divides into multiple interlobar arteries that course along the periphery of the medullary pyramids and causes small interlobular branches (Fig. These surfaces are separated by the edges of the kidney, which are the major convexity laterally, and minor concavity medially. Let's see what is nephron and how it is structured,so you can remember it for good. Summary: A variety of factors, including patient body habitus, local renal anatomy, cost and patient preference, must be taken into consideration when determining the optimal treatment modality for lower pole renal calculi. Crossing Vessels in Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction, Conventional surgery for congenital UPJ obstruction involves an open pyeloplasty, in which some tissue is removed from the wall of the saclike renal pelvis to form a more tapered, efficient, funnel-shaped renal pelvis. Ultrasound It can be seen as a triangular echogenic cortical defect, frequently seen in upper lobe parenchyma. A furosemide challenge is often administered after initial excretion is observed to measure the impact of diuresis on the clearance of radiotracer from the renal pelvis. The region where the renal pelvis joins the ureter is called the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ). The right kidney has a normal appearance (not shown). Conventional surgery for congenital UPJ obstruction involves an open pyeloplasty, in which some tissue is removed from the wall of the saclike renal pelvis to form a more tapered, efficient, funnel-shaped renal pelvis. Right-sided pain was related to crossed renal ectopia. So in the filtered fluid that goes to the renal tubule, we have both necessary and unnecessary substances. The patient had right flank pain but had a solitary calcification in the left pelvis on plain radiograph (not shown). 18-16). In adults, the normal kidney is 10-14 cm long in males and 9-13 cm long in females, 3-5 cm wide, 3 cm in antero-posterior thickness and weighs 150-260 g. The left kidney is usually slightly larger than the right. This can cause varicocele of the left testicle because gravity works against the column of the blood in the left testicular vein. I hope this helps. * Entities for which sonography is most useful. Prominent extrarenal pelves are typically positioned anteriorly (Fig. When multiple clefts in the renal cortex are present throughout the kidney, it is described as fetal lobulation. The kidneys are bilateral organs placed retroperitoneally in the upper left and right abdominal quadrants and are part of the urinary system. The initiation is caused by the increase in volume that stretches the walls of the calyces. The medial border of the kidney contains a very important landmark called the hilum of the kidney, which is the entry and exit point for the kidney vessels and ureter. Because the fascia of the retroperitoneum prevents significant extravasation, the incision usually heals to form a larger lumen. Note that there is no contrast in the aorta. At one end of each nephron, in the cortex of the kidney, is a cup-shaped structure called the Bowman's capsule. Besides blood volume and pressure regulation, kidneys also participate in the production of calcitriol (the active form of vitamin D). Pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin. Table 18-6 lists the most common causes of bilateral smooth renal atrophy. Learning a quickmnemonic'VAD' can help you remember these structures (renal Vein, renal Artery, Duct a.k.a ureter). The parenchyma of the kidney consists of the outer renal cortex, and inner renal medulla. Ultrasound permits real-time optimization of imaging relative to the axis of each kidney. The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) is another method for estimating renal function that yields a value often called estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). B, Mild hydronephrosis results in rounding of the fornices with mild shortening of the papillary impression. Note that the left renal vein receives blood from the left suprarenal and left testicular veins. aware of such a vessel, the urologist may choose to perform an alternate procedure to avoid hemorrhagic complications. A, Enhancement of the mass is conspicuous in the corticomedullary phase. Because an extrarenal pelvis is not confined by the renal parenchyma, there is a tendency for it to expand. The vascularity of some tumors may be most apparent during this phase (Fig. Reading time: 23 minutes. Axial image of the left kidney from a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan demonstrates an extrarenal pelvis. BOX 18-2 Crossing Vessels in Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. The pyramids contain the functional units of the kidney, the nephrons, which filter blood in order to produce urine which then is transported through a system of the structures called calyces which then transport the urine to the ureter. Each kidney has a single renal vein which conducts the blood out of the kidney and is positioned anterior to the artery. 18-26). Retrograde urogram shows a calculus in the left ureter. Supernumerary kidneys are quite rare and have been associated with aortic coarctation, vaginal atresia, and urethral duplications. Axial maximum intensity projection image from the arterial phase of a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan from a prospective renal donor demonstrates early prehilar branching of the left renal artery. 18-18). The visible contrast seen in the excretory phase has been concentrated many-fold. Comparative views of the CT scan ( a axial, b coronal, and c sagittal planes) and corresponding views of the physical model ( d superior view, e median view, and f median view). They are usually characterized as "simple" cysts, meaning they have a thin wall and contain water-like fluid. IVC, Inferior vena cava. But here is a neat little mnemonic to help. Retrograde urogram shows a calculus in the left ureter. Renal scintigraphy can be performed with a variety of agents to provide assessment of either function or structure of the kidneys. In the medulla, 5-8 renal pyramids are separated by connective tissue renal columns. Calcifications and renal calculi are notoriously poorly demonstrated with MRI. Although ureteral contrast media is typically present before 3 minutes, longer delays provide more predictable opacification. Some forms of congenital UPJ obstruction are now treated with transureteroscopic endopyelotomy in which an incision is made from within the ureter using a ureteroscope. Some forms of congenital UPJ obstruction are now treated with transureteroscopic endopyelotomy in which an incision is made from within the ureter using a ureteroscope. There is no specific treatment for fused kidneys and the only option is to treat the pathologies that affect them during life. The ureter and calyces were not dilated (not shown), helping to differentiate this anatomic variant from obstruction. The patient had acute renal failure; therefore, contrast-enhanced CT was not performed. CT angiography is occasionally performed when a vascular causative factor is suspected (renal artery stenosis or renal vein thrombosis) and MRI is contraindicated. A frontal section through the kidney reveals an outer region called the renal cortex and an inner region called the medulla. Kidneys are located just below your ribcage and behind your belly. The left kidney (not shown) had a similar appearance. They are staged the same way as the renal pelvis. Figure 25.1.2 Left Kidney. The main function of the kidney is to eliminate excess bodily fluid, salts and byproducts of metabolism this makes kidneys key in the regulation of acid-base balance, blood pressure, and many other homeostatic parameters. 18-8). Identify abnormal course of main or accessory right renal artery anterior rather than posterior to inferior vena cava (Fig. The region where the renal pelvis joins the ureter is called the, If the renal pelvis is entirely within the confines of the renal sinus, it is considered intrarenal. The renal cortex and medulla both have high signal intensity on T2-weighted images resulting in poor corticomedullary differentiation. Bilateral echogenic kidneys with renal hypertrophy can be seen associated with human immunodeficiency virus disease (see. General symptoms of kidney problems include: blood in your urine . It participates in vital processes such as regulation of blood osmolarity and pH, regulation of blood volume and blood pressure, production of hormones, and filtration of foreign substances. B, Transverse image of the bladder demonstrates a large bladder tumor in the region of the trigone. Luckily, the kidneys also feel this increase of pressure, and in cases when this happens, they increase the filtration rate of blood and production of urine, which subsequently leads to the increase fluid excretion and decrease of blood pressure. Thus, the ureter is seen paravertebrally starting from the L2 and going downwards. Unlike the excretory phase of enhanced CT, signal intensity within the renal collecting systems is reduced on T1- and T2-weighted MR images once excreted gadolinium-based contrast media becomes sufficiently concentrated. Sagittal ultrasound image of the right kidney demonstrates increased size and echogenicity of the kidney, findings typical of human immunodeficiency virus nephropathy. It's not clear what causes simple kidney cysts. The right kidney had a similar appearance (not shown). In most cases, unenhanced CT is performed when the duration and cause of renal failure are unknown because exposure to iodinated contrast media could impair recovery of renal function. A simple calyx receives urine from a single papilla; a compound calyx receives urine from multiple papillae (Fig. Figure 18-14 Axial maximum intensity projection image from the arterial phase of a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan from a prospective renal donor demonstrates early prehilar branching of the left renal artery. Obstruction can cause renal failure if it is bilateral (Box 18-3) or if there is preexisting disease in the unobstructed kidney. The bilateral small smooth kidney pattern describes most of what is often diagnosed on sonography as medical renal disease, although the authors prefer the term renal parenchymal disease. The kidney also has endocrine functions, helping to control blood pressure, bone mineralization, and erythrocyte production. Table 18-7 Causes of Unilateral Small Smooth Kidney, Only gold members can continue reading. Figure 18-13 Volume rendering from a computed tomographic scan of the kidneys shows bilateral supernumerary renal arteries (three on right, two on left). 18-12). Entities for which sonography is most useful. However, small, low-attenuation lesions in the medulla are often obscured during this phase. Sometimes, one or both kidneys fail to develop, which causes unilateral or bilateral renal agenesis. This phenomenon is due to T2-shortening and susceptibility (T2*) effects caused by concentrated gadolinium, and can potentially obscure filling defects and urothelial lesions. Because the interlobular arteries form an arch overlying the pyramid, they are called the. The most common indication for cortical scintigraphy is to evaluate kidneys that have been injured by vesicoureteral reflux, chronic obstruction, or severe or repeated urinary infections. The kidneys are bilateral organs placed retroperitoneally in the upper left and right abdominal quadrants and are part of the urinary system. The apex of the pyramid projects medially toward the renal sinus. This kidney measured 14 cm in length. In clinical practice, it is probably best to categorize the renal cortex as hypoechoic, isoechoic, or hyperechoic compared with normal liver, and then state a correlative risk for associated renal parenchymal disease (Table 18-2). Blood in the urine, or dark urine. An increased amount of hydrogen ions can acidify the blood and cause a state called acidosis. Note origin of inferior accessories near inferior poles on each side. 18-2). Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, found within muscle. If a kidney stone becomes lodged in the ureters, it may block the flow of urine and cause the kidney to swell and the ureter to spasm, which can be very painful. When the renal cortex is more echogenic than the adjacent liver, there is a high correlation with renal disease, although sensitivity is relatively low, according to Platt and colleagues (Fig. However, you may have symptoms related to the condition that's causing it. Figure 18-26 Ultrasound performed for acute renal failure demonstrates bilateral hydronephrosis caused by a bladder tumor. This layer sits posteriorly and posterolaterally to each kidney and separates it from the muscles of the abdominal wall. This kidney measured 14 cm in length. Each kidney should always be evaluated in long axis (coronal, sagittal, or both, depending on sonographic window) and axial to the kidney. For most people, obstruction of a single ureter does not induce renal failure. Ultrasound permits real-time optimization of imaging relative to the axis of each kidney. The right kidney has a normal appearance (not shown). In general, the amount of blood in the body is 5 liters. 18-23). Normal magnetic resonance imaging appearance of the kidneys. If this appearance were present bilaterally, chronic renal disease such as chronic glomerulonephritis would be a more likely explanation. 18-6). The main unit of the medulla is the renal pyramid. Arterial stenosis was confirmed by magnetic resonance angiography. The renal cortex and medulla both have high signal intensity on T2-weighted images resulting in poor corticomedullary differentiation. Further testing/diagnosis is required. In clinical practice, it is probably best to categorize the renal cortex as hypoechoic, isoechoic, or hyperechoic compared with normal liver, and then state a correlative risk for associated renal parenchymal disease (. The calyces, however, will have a normal appearance with an unobstructed extrarenal pelvis but will be dilated in cases of urinary obstruction. Figure 18-9 Coronal computed tomographic image in the corticomedullary phase shows normal corticomedullary differentiation along the lobulated contour, consistent with fetal lobulation. When simple kidney cysts do cause symptoms, they might include: Pain in the side between the ribs and hip, stomach or back. A, Soft-tissue windows demonstrate no filling defect. Localized means that the tumor has not spread out from where it first started. The uniform high attenuation of the nephrographic phase provides an optimal background for detecting small, low-attenuation lesions in the renal parenchyma (Fig. When hydronephrosis is absent, the causative factor for acute renal failure is almost certainly prerenal or renal. 18-24). Computed Tomographic Appearance of the Kidneys, Utility of Different Phases of Renal Contrast Enhancement. There are many clinical states related to kidney malfunction. It doesn't have to be that way. Chronic glomerulonephritis usually causes bilateral increased renal echogenicity with smooth atrophy, whereas renal artery stenosis usually causes a similar but unilateral appearance (Fig. If the renal pelvis is entirely within the confines of the renal sinus, it is considered intrarenal. Because the interlobular arteries form an arch overlying the pyramid, they are called the arcuate arteries. The early excretory phase begins as early as 120 seconds after injection. In addition to the renal artery, accessory renal arteries are present too. Annotated axial image of the right kidney from a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan demonstrates hilar anatomy of the kidney. Publication types Review MeSH terms Humans The kidneys are located between the transverse processes of T12-L3 vertebrae, with the left kidney typically positioned slightly more superiorly than the right. Because of this, the tubules are designed in a way that they reabsorb the necessary substances, (sodium, potassium, and amino acids as mentioned before) and carries them back to the blood; whereas they do not absorb but rather secrete unnecessary substances such as creatinine and drug metabolites for excretion from the body. Coronal maximum intensity projection image from a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan demonstrates a dilated and tortuous lumbar veins joining the left renal vein. Both renal arteries, left and right, arise just below the superior mesenteric artery, with the left renal artery positioned slightly superiorly to the right one. The kidneys serve important . It can be caused by a variety of factors, but most often arises because of the ischemia of the kidney and the toxic effect of some medications, resulting in the failure of all kidney functions. A bean-like structure like the kidney has two borders: medial and lateral. A frontal section through the kidney reveals an outer region called the renal cortex and an inner region called the renal medulla (Figure 25.1.2). Figure 18-25 Sagittal ultrasound image of the left kidney demonstrates a unilateral small, smooth, echogenic kidney in a patient with renal artery stenosis. The kidney is a very important organ in regards to body homeostasis. While migrating superiorly, the kidneys rotate medially along their long axes and the inferior supplying mesonephric arteries degenerate. On ultrasound, the renal cortex is usually echogenic in this setting. 18-4). RENAL ANATOMY Renal Parenchyma The kidneys can be divided into three main regions from cranial to caudal. Three-dimensional volume rendering from contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography examination of the kidneys demonstrates typical orientation of a horseshoe kidney. The anterior surface faces towards the anterior abdominal wall, whereas the posterior surface is facing the posterior abdominal wall. A. Junctional cortical line seen on a long-axis ultrasound image of the right kidney. Figure 18-2 Annotated axial image of the right kidney from a contrast-enhanced computed tomographic scan demonstrates hilar anatomy of the kidney. On axial sections, the polar regions of the kidney typically form a closed circle or donut shape, with the hole formed by renal sinus fat. For that reason, we got you covered with this topic nicely and concisely. 18-19). Finally, the arcuate arteries branch into the interlobular arteries which branch off even further by giving afferent arterioles to run blood past the glomerulus for blood filtration. When the fine, weblike complex of ureteral arteries is recruited to contribute to collateral circulation, enlarged vessels are seen surrounding the proximal ureter, causing the classic ureteral notching seen on intravenous urogram (IVU). The defect proved to be blood clot from papillary necrosis. 18-21). In this way, the consistency of blood is preserved and no important substances are lost. Read More Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. Read more. 18-18). In other cases, each renal unit has its own ureter. Imaging must provide detailed images of the renal parenchyma and a survey of arterial, venous, and ureteral anatomy. Size and Contour of Diffuse Renal Disease, The bilateral small smooth kidney pattern describes most of what is often diagnosed on sonography as medical renal disease, although the authors prefer the term, Global insult to one kidney may result in unilateral atrophy that is uniform and smooth. It is important to remember this order of vessels and ducts since this is the only thing that will make you able to orient the kidney and differentiate the left one from the right when they are outside of the cadaver. Figure 18-6 Frontal image of the left kidney from an intravenous urogram demonstrating an aberrant renal papilla in the lower pole infundibulum. This plexus provides input from: The sensory nerves from the kidney travel to the spinal cord at the levels T10-T11, which is why the pain in the flank region always rises suspicions that something is wrong with the corresponding kidney. Note origin of inferior accessories near inferior poles on each side. For most of the students, the nephron is a mystical complexed structure that may be hard to understand. More tenuous vascular supply to the renal medulla makes it more susceptible to ischemia. 2023 In fact, evaluation of the renal collecting system during the excretory phase often requires window and level settings approaching those used for evaluating the osseous structures (Fig. Ultrasound can often identify the cause in cases of bilateral obstruction (, Pelvic mass (cervical, rectal, uterine, prostate cancer). Ultrasound performed for acute renal failure demonstrates bilateral hydronephrosis caused by a bladder tumor. Anatomy Where is the renal cortex? development and contrast excretion parallel those seen on contrast-enhanced CT with one notable exception (Fig. If, however, a vessel crosses the UPJ at the level of obstruction, a blind incision made from the inside of the ureteral lumen can result in severe hemorrhage. The phases of nephrogram. Learn how we can help 1.2k views Reviewed Dec 09, 2022 Thank Dr. Frank Kuitems and 4 doctors agree 3 thanks It protects your kidneys from injury, increases their stability and connects your kidneys to surrounding tissues. The renal veins empty to the inferior vena cava, so the right vein is shorter because the inferior vena cava runs closer to the right kidney. Furthermore, since the left renal vein passes between the superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta, an enlargement of the superior mesenteric artery can compress the left renalvein and cause an obstruction of drainage from all three structures that use the left renal vein for drainage (left suprarenal gland, left kidney, and left testicle). The small portion of the lumen surrounding the papilla is called the. Ultrastructurally, the nephron is the functional representative of the kidney. The corticomedullary phase is prolonged in the presence of ureteral or venous obstruction and can persist for days in cases of acute tubular necrosis (ATN; Fig. The anteromedial, aspect of the interpolar region is interrupted by the renal hilum to make a C shape. 18-20). Renal size and cortical thickness can be assessed in a manner similar to ultrasound. Kidney cysts can occur with disorders that may impair kidney function. 18-24). D, If pressure on the papilla persists, the ischemic papilla undergoes necrosis, allowing the calyx to protrude outward toward the cortex. Look carefully for accessory arteries at upper and lower poles (Fig. Yet, the relations of the kidneys with other organs are often found in Anatomy tests. Despite the complexity of renal physiology, many attempt to assess renal function with a simple quantitative measure, the serum creatinine. Renal size can be measured in several ways. Note number of veins by inspecting inferior vena cava along entire length of kidney. 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