Renal US - Retroperitoneal Limited
(last edited 10/19/2017)
(last reviewed 10/19/2017)
- 3 Sagittal right kidney- medial, mid, and lateral (measure length and AP dimension) Include spleen/kidney interface
- Sag right kidney color doppler
- 3 Transverse right kidney- upper, mid, lower (measure width dimension)
- 3 Sagittal left kidney- medial, mid, and lateral (measure length and AP dimension) Include liver/kidney interface
- Sag left kidney color doppler
- 3 Transverse left kidney- upper, mid, lower (measure width dimension)
- Use color and doppler interrogation of the kidneys, as necessary
Kidneys:
Sagittal views of the kidneys, three images. Measure longitudinal dimension. Transverse view of the kidneys (upper, mid, and lower poles) in this order and label.Notes:
- an abnormality should be shown in sag and transverse, (ie: renal stone, cyst, angiomyolipoma, solid mass).
- show the liver/kidney interface for echogenicity comparison.
- If hydronephrosis is present, look at bladder. If the bladder is full, empty bladder and reimage the kidneys