An uncommon cause of bilateral hydronephrosis
A middle-aged gentleman was seen for elevated serum creatinine. He had a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary urgency, […]
Fatty liver
Normally, we compare the renal parenchymal echogenicity to that of liver on the right and spleen on the left. But […]
Pleural effusion visualized from the apical window
These images were obtained from a patient with acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy. In the apical view, you […]
Cyst or hydronephrosis?
Previously, we learned that parapelvic cysts can mimic hydronephrosis. However, any large cyst can be confused with hydro if you […]
Questionable hydroureter seen in the clinic
A middle-aged man was seen in the nephrology clinic after a recent hospitalization for acute pyelonephritis and acute kidney injury […]
Strange white things in the liver
These images of the liver were obtained from an asymptomatic nephrology clinic patient while trying to find the IVC. What […]
The ‘ring of fire’ Foley balloon
Previously, we talked about the utility of ‘twinkling sign or artifact’ in detection of kidney stones. Interestingly, balloon of the […]
Pitfalls of inferior vena cava M-mode
Visual estimation of IVC collapse on B-mode (grey scale image) is generally preferred to M-mode, though in theory, M-mode measurement […]
An intriguing tale of B-lines in a dialysis patient
Dr. X is rounding on an ESRD patient who initially presented with dyspnea after missing a dialysis (HD) session; underwent […]
Pitfalls of inferior vena cava M-mode
Visual estimation of IVC collapse on B-mode (grey scale image) is generally preferred to M-mode, though in theory, M-mode measurement […]
The ‘ring of fire’ Foley balloon
Previously, we talked about the utility of ‘twinkling sign or artifact’ in detection of kidney stones. Interestingly, balloon of the […]
Strange white things in the liver
These images of the liver were obtained from an asymptomatic nephrology clinic patient while trying to find the IVC. What […]
Questionable hydroureter seen in the clinic
A middle-aged man was seen in the nephrology clinic after a recent hospitalization for acute pyelonephritis and acute kidney injury […]
Cyst or hydronephrosis?
Previously, we learned that parapelvic cysts can mimic hydronephrosis. However, any large cyst can be confused with hydro if you […]
Pleural effusion visualized from the apical window
These images were obtained from a patient with acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy. In the apical view, you […]
Fatty liver
Normally, we compare the renal parenchymal echogenicity to that of liver on the right and spleen on the left. But […]
An uncommon cause of bilateral hydronephrosis
A middle-aged gentleman was seen for elevated serum creatinine. He had a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary urgency, […]
Point of Care Renal Ultrasound in AKI: Webinar
Thanks to ultrasound interest group from the National University Hospital of Colombia and the National University for the opportunity. This […]