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What is a cortical defect of the kidney?
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What does cortical defect mean in medical terms?
A cortical defect is an abnormality in the outer shell.
Which vessels supply the cortical tissue of the kidney with blood?
cortical radiate arteries
What does a mean cortical thickness of 20 mm in kidney ultrasound mean?
normal kidney measurements
What are nephrons called if they are located mainly in the cortex?
Cortical nephrons are located mainly in the cortex of the kidney. They have shorter loops of Henle that mainly dip into the outer medulla. These nephrons are responsible for most of the kidney's filtration processes.
What are renal cortical cyst?
Renal cortical cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the outer surface of the kidney. They are usually benign and do not typically cause any symptoms. Renal cortical cysts are common and are often discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other reasons.
What is multifocal areas of cortical scarring involving the right kidney?
You have scars in many places on the outer layer (cortex) of the right kidney. There can be many reasons for this.
What disease did Gary Coleman have?
Nephritis, a congenital kidney defect.
Is it possible for a human to only have one kidney as a birth defect?
yes
What does increased cortical echogenecity mean?
Increased cortical echogenicity on an ultrasound of the kidney usually indicates a medical condition affecting the kidneys, such as acute or chronic kidney disease. It may suggest scarring, inflammation, or changes in the tissue density within the kidney's cortex. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is usually required to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
When does a baby need to be born with a multi cystic kidney?
A baby does not need to be born with polycystic kidney disease. PKD is caused by a genetic defect.
What blood vessel of the kidney in which glomeruli are scattered in the tissue on one side but not on the other side?
I think it's the cortical radiate artery.
