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Nephrolithiasis is the condition of stones in the kidney.
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No, nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, is the abnormal downward displacement of the kidney when a person changes position. Kidney distension typically refers to the swelling or enlargement of the kidney due to various conditions like urinary obstruction or kidney stones.
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∙ 10y agoNephroptosis is a prolapsed or drooping kidney.
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Also known as a floating kidney?
nephroptosis
What is the operative term in nephroptosis?
nephr/o meaning kidney is the combining form and the operative term in the word nephroptosis which means the downward displacement of the kidney.
593.0 is the icd 9 code for?
Nephroptosis Floating kidney , Mobile kidney
Is nephroptosis suppuration within the kidney?
No it does not mean suppuration in the kidney. It is a term used for a condition when the kidney lies abnormally low and sometimes the term floating kidney is also used for this condition
What is the medical term meaning prolapse of a kidney?
ptosisplexiaProlapse (pro = forward + lapse = fall) is a medical term applied to things like a prolapsed uterus or vaginal prolapse. It is when an organ falls out of place. A spinal disc herniation is sometimes referred to as a "disc prolapse".
What has the author C W Suckling written?
C. W. Suckling has written: 'On nephroptosis' -- subject(s): Kidneys, Displacement 'Twenty years' work on nephroptosis' -- subject(s): Kidneys, Displacement 'On movable, or, Dropped, kidney' -- subject(s): Kidneys, Displacement
What is the downward displacement of the kidney and it condition is a floating kidney?
A floating kidney can move. Sometimes people are born with a low kidney called an anomaly and it never bothers them. Sometimes if you loose a lot of weight the kidney can displace into the lower regions and can still function but it can cause pain. If your kidney is low and causing problems you can have a surgery to fix it to where it is supposed to be.
What is ptosis repair?
If you have a nephroptosis (floating kidney) the repair would be nephropexy or a tacking/securing the kidney to the peritoneum. If you have mastptosis (drooping breasts) then the repair would be mastopexy or a breast lift. The suffix "-pexy" means "to fix in place".
What is the medical term meaning distension of a kidney?
Hydronephrosis is the medical term for distension of a kidney caused by the buildup of urine. It can be due to obstruction, such as a kidney stone or tumor, leading to swelling and potential kidney damage if left untreated. Treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause and relieving the obstruction.
Nephroptosis may be corrected by?
Nephropexy
What is the medical term meaning floating kidney?
The technical term for a floating kidney is nephroptosis. The nethro- means kidney and the -ptosis means "droop or sag." Most docs would probably just use the informal name. A floating kidney is when a kidney drops down into the pelvic area when a person stands up. This event is called a prolapse, which is a word that means something has slipped or fallen out of place.
What is kidney ptosis?
a kidney that is abnormally situated in the pelvis, usually over the sacral promontory behind the peritoneum. The condition may be either congenital or secondary to trauma. It is usually asymptomatic, but during pregnancy the flow of urine from a ptotic kidney may be obstructed
