The ‘double line’ sign
These images were obtained from a dialysis patient during routine screening for renal call carcinoma. In addition to kidneys being […]
Pericardial cyst
Pericardial cysts are uncommon and represent approximately 5% of thoracic cysts. Most of these are asymptomatic and usually detected incidentally. […]
Fluid in the subcostal view
What does this subcostal view show? In a twitter poll, more than 50% thought its either pericardial effusion or a […]
Did you ever see on POCUS what hyperkalemia does to the heart?
Hyperkalemia is probably the most common reason for an urgent nephrology consult. Most of us are familiar with the EKG […]
Do not mistake aorta for the IVC
Mistaking aorta for the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a common pitfall and can potentially lead to patient mismanagement. Always […]
Misplaced Foley catheter in a female patient
Below is a sonographic image of transverse view of the lower pelvis showing Foley balloon (arrow) outside (posterior to) the […]
Lymphomatous infiltration of the kidney
Following renal ultrasound images were obtained from a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with extensive spread all over the […]
Horseshoe Kidney
Horseshoe kidney is the most common renal fusion abnormality characterized by fusion of one pole of each kidney, typically the […]
An unusual case of ascites
Here is an interesting case shared by Pitt IMPOCUS. A middle-aged man with cirrhosis and history of venous thromboembolism on […]
Complex pleural effusion
As we saw before, a simple transudative pleural effusion is anechoic. On the other hand, presence of echogenicities in the […]
Not every spine sign is from pleural effusion
We have previously discussed the utility of ‘spine sign’ in diagnosing pleural effusion on POCUS. One of the short videos […]
Massive lymphocele associated with renal allograft hydronephrosis
Approximately 3 weeks after deceased donor kidney transplantation, a patient developed oliguric renal failure. Renal sonogram demonstrated moderate hydronephrosis of […]
Not a routine pleural effusion
This is an image obtained from the perisplenic window in a patient with gun shot wound. At first glance, it […]
Misplaced Foley in the prostatic urethra
In this ultrasound image of long axis of the urinary bladder, Foley balloon (green arrow) is in the prostatic urethra […]
Mitral annular calcification
Here is parasternal long axis view obtained from a patient with diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease with altered bone […]
Inferior vena cava in severe tricuspid regurgitation
Here are spectacular images of massively dilated inferior vena cava and hepatic veins in a patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation […]
Septal bounce in a lupus patient
Here is a subcostal view of the heart obtained from a young lupus patient presenting with symptoms of new onset […]
The ‘double line’ sign
These images were obtained from a dialysis patient during routine screening for renal call carcinoma. In addition to kidneys being […]
Pericardial cyst
Pericardial cysts are uncommon and represent approximately 5% of thoracic cysts. Most of these are asymptomatic and usually detected incidentally. […]
Fluid in the subcostal view
What does this subcostal view show? In a twitter poll, more than 50% thought its either pericardial effusion or a […]
Did you ever see on POCUS what hyperkalemia does to the heart?
Hyperkalemia is probably the most common reason for an urgent nephrology consult. Most of us are familiar with the EKG […]
Do not mistake aorta for the IVC
Mistaking aorta for the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a common pitfall and can potentially lead to patient mismanagement. Always […]
Misplaced Foley catheter in a female patient
Below is a sonographic image of transverse view of the lower pelvis showing Foley balloon (arrow) outside (posterior to) the […]
Lymphomatous infiltration of the kidney
Following renal ultrasound images were obtained from a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with extensive spread all over the […]
Horseshoe Kidney
Horseshoe kidney is the most common renal fusion abnormality characterized by fusion of one pole of each kidney, typically the […]