Renal sinus lipomatosis
6. Renal sinus lipomatosis Proliferation of fat within the kidney represents a spectrum of disorders ranging from mild fatty deposition within the renal sinus with preserved parenchyma (renal sinus lipomatosis…
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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
3. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis Introduction Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition of the kidneys characterized by renal parenchymal destruction and replacement by lipid laden foamy macrophages. (Xantho means…
Emphysematous pyelonephritis
2. Emphysematous pyelonephritis It is a rare necrotizing infection of kidneys with abnormal accumulation of air within parenchyma, pelvicalyceal system and in perinephric soft tissue. If not treated early, it…
Biliary stenting
2. Biliary stenting In patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction, biliary drainage provides palliation. External or combined internal–external drainage PTBD catheter is uncomfortable for the patient, requires constant care and…
Differential diagnosis of bilateral large smooth kidneys
5. Differential diagnosis of bilateral large smooth kidneys Primary glomerular diseases • Diabetic glomerulosclerosis • Acute glomerulonephritis • Focal glomerulonephritis associated with subacute bacterial endocarditis Acute kidney injury • Acute…
Percutaneous cholecystostomy
3. Percutaneous cholecystostomy PC is a minimally invasive procedure which involves placement of a drainage catheter into the gallbladder, usually under USG guidance. It is most commonly performed to decompress…
Other methods of biliary drainage
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Diffuse liver disease
9.10: Diffuse liver disease Shrinivas B. Desai, Ritu K. Kashikar, Chandresh Karnavat, Bhargavi Sovani Introduction Diffuse parenchymal hepatic diseases usually represent a failure in a hepatic metabolic pathway and usually…
Biliary internal radiotherapy
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Biliary radiofrequency ablation
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