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What kind of kidney diseases can abdominal ultrasound help to diagnose?
GaleEncyofSurgery
I don't believe any form of liver disease can be completely diagnosed via ultrasound; it will always be biopsied afterwards to confirm diagnosis. Ultrasound is just a guide, to indicate whether there is presence of scarring or other abnormalities.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoUltrasound imaging has proved extremely useful in diagnosing kidney disorders, including blockage and obstruction
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∙ 13y agoUltrasound can differentiate between many of the types and causes of liver malfunction, and it is particularly good at identifying obstruction of the bile ducts and cirrhosis
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When are abdominal ultrasounds used?
Abdominal ultrasounds are used when a patient complains of abdominal pain, has repeated vomiting, or possible liver or kidney problems. Many times this ultrasound can be done in the doctor's office.
How do you diagnose an injured transplanted kidney?
Biopsy usually. Ultrasound may help, but might not give enough detail about the injuries.
What is the difference between ultrasound and shock waves Eg a shockwave does damage to say a kidney stone but you can ultrasound the kidney without damaging it?
Ultrasound.
What is hyderated kidney?
had a ultrasound scan i was told i had hyderated kidney
Had an ultrasound of a transplanted kidney and there is a dark spot on the kidney. what can it be?
First hypothesis: a cyst.
What cavity are the kidney in?
Abdominal Cavity
What is hyderation?
had a ultrasound scan i was told i had hyderated kidney
What is cpt code 76770?
ultrasound on kidney & bladder
What cavity is the kidney located?
Abdominal cavity
What cavity is the kidney located in?
Abdominal cavity
When was American Journal of Kidney Diseases created?
American Journal of Kidney Diseases was created in 1981.
What does a mean cortical thickness of 20 mm in kidney ultrasound mean?
normal kidney measurements
