OBJECTIVE: To construct new size charts for fetal kidney measurements and to define normal limits for renal pelvic antero-posterior diameter. METHODS: A prospective, cross-sectional study was ...

The court heard that the injury he sustained to his renal pelvis was “a complex injury”. “The only way in which this could be established was with imaging. The trajectory of the bullet was ...

Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a "supportive hammock" from the back, through the tailbone, lower abdominal area ...

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can occur when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up the urethra and affect one or both kidneys. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause kidney, or renal ...

Renal hypoplasia, defined as abnormally small kidneys with normal morphology and reduced nephron number, is a common cause of pediatric renal failure and adult-onset disease. Genetic studies ...

Calyceal calculi. The renal calyces are the most common location for asymptomatic urinary calculi, which are often incidentally discovered on an imaging study performed for another indication.

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

Combined with a calorie deficit, a consistent exercise routine that works the deep abdominal muscles may help reduce fat in this area. Excess fat over the area right between your hips and above ...

Pelvic floor therapy involves physical methods of strengthening and/or relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to help improve core stability and control over urination, bowel movements, and sexual ...

Acute renal failure is caused by damage to the kidneys, which can occur as a result of blood loss, toxins, or physical damage to the kidneys. Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized ...

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a heterogeneous disease that represents the most common type of kidney cancer. The classification of RCC is primarily based on distinct morphological and molecular ...