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Location: Hospital
RADIOLOGY REPORT
EXAMINATION OF: Retroperitoneal sonogram, kidneys
CLINICAL SYMPTOMS: Elevated creatinine
RETROPERITONEAL SONOGRAM, KIDNEYS: Findings: The right kidney measures 12.6 x 5.4 x 5.0 cm.The cortex is thinned diffusely.The left kidney is smaller, measuring 10.0 x 5.1 x 3.9 cm.The cortex is preserved.There is a 1.5 cm cyst seen anteriorly in the interpole region on this side.Bladder not well evaluated as the catheter is in place.There is mild prominence of the right proximal collecting system relative to the contralateral side in spite of the empty bladder.Cannot exclude mild caliectasis on this side.Also, cortical thinning suggests chronic renal insufficiency.
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