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Pyelonephritis with an inhomogeneous enlarged hypoechoic left kidney

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Clinical information

Fever and pain in the left flank

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Pyelonephritis with an inhomogeneous enlarged hypoechoic left kidney

The hypoechoic areas show diminished vascularity

Pyelonephritis of the left kidney CT scan Axial

Pyelonephritis of the left kidney CT scanCoronal

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Sex: Female
Age: 54
Body part: Kidneys

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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Clinical information

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Pyelonephritis with an inhomogeneous enlarged hypoechoic left kidney

The hypoechoic areas show diminished vascularity

Pyelonephritis of the left kidney CT scan Axial

Pyelonephritis of the left kidney CT scan Coronal

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Pyelonephritis of the left kidney CT scanCoronal