glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys however, pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney(s). They are both due to infection.
Pelviectasis is a general term used to describe dilation of the renal pelvis, or collecting system of the kidney. Hydronephrosis also refers to dilitation of the renal pelvis, but has the added connotation that the pathology was caused by an obstructive process, such as a kidney stone.
hydronephrosis
Pelvicaliectasis with renal paranchimal atrophy = Hydronephrosis
The prefix of pyelonephritis is "pyelo-".
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection. Pyelonephritis is a more serious infection that affects the kidneys and occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads upward from the bladder to the kidneys. Pyelonephritis may cause more severe symptoms than cystitis and can lead to complications if not treated promptly.
I really don't know... I'm pregnant with hydronephrosis, thought I was improving... But i have some constipation and I'm wondering if that's what is causing my kidney pain to return.
cholelithiasis
Swelling of the ureter, which always accompanies hydronephrosis, is called hydroureter. Hydronephrosis implies that a ureter and the renal pelvis (the connection of the ureter to the kidney) are overfilled with urine.
How differniat between early stage hydronephrosis and simple cyst How differniat between cyst in liver or kidney ?
Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract
The diagnosis of pyelonephritis is based on the patient's history, a physical examination, and the results of laboratory and imaging tests