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AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's
Comprehensive Textbook of
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's
Comprehensive Textbook of
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Third Edition
Volumes 1–4
• Genitourinary Imaging
• Advances in Imaging Technology
• Paediatric Imaging
• Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary
Imaging
• Chest and Cardiovascular Imaging
• Musculoskeletal and Breast Imaging
• Neuroradiology Including Head and
Neck Imaging
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ASSOCIATE
EDITORS
VOLUME 1
VOLUME 2
VOLUME 3
VOLUME 4
CONTRIBUTORS
Ajay Garg MD (Radiodiagnosis) Eur Dip in Neuroradiology (EDiNR) Eur Dip in Pediatric
Neuroradiology (EDiPNR)
Professor, Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Neuroradiology
CN Centre
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Ajay Kumar MD
Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Alpana Manchanda MD
Director Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Maulana Azad Medical College
New Delhi, India
Anju Garg MD
Director Professor and Head
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Maulana Azad Medical College
New Delhi, India
Anupam Lal MD
Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Ekta Dhamija MD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Dr BRA Institute—Rotary Cancer Hospital
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
Kartik Ganga MD
Fellow
Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Manish Modi MD DM
Professor
Department of Neurology
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Niraj N Pandey DM
Assistant Professor
Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions
CN Centre
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Punit Sharma MD
Former Senior Resident
Department of Nuclear Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Rashmi Dixit MD
Director Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Maulana Azad Medical College
New Delhi, India
Sanjeev Kumar MD
Associate Professor
Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Sanjiv Sharma MD
Professor and Head
Department of Cardiovascular Radiology
and Endovascular Interventions
CN Centre
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Sreedhara BC MD FVIR
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
Sudesh Prabhakar MD DM
Former Professor and Head
Department of Neurology
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Sudha Suri MD
Emeritus Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Tulika Singh MD
Additional Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Veenu Singla MD
Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
Vivek Gupta MD DM
Former Professor
Department of Radiodiagnosis
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
PREFACE
TO THE
THIRD
EDITION
In 1996, a unique venture was jointly initiated by the faculty of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute
of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi; Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi; and
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, to organize
continuing medical education (CME) programs based on a series of imaging courses. An integral
part of this endeavour was publishing books covering all organ systems. The aim was to provide
state-of-the-art knowledge for postgraduate students as well as the practicing radiologists along with
establishing a uniform pattern of teaching in radiology across the country.
The first series of seven imaging courses was successfully completed in the year 2000. A second
series of these courses was then initiated in the year 2002 and was completed in 2004. This was also
highly successful. The third series of seven extremely popular and successful courses covering all the
organ systems and advances in physics was started in 2008 and was completed in 2013. The fourth
series started in 2016 and was completed successfuly in 2020.
Every course in each of the series has resulted in publication of a book. These books have been
very popular amongst residents as well as among practicing radiologists.
Considering the popularity of these books, the editors, along with publishers, M/s Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, had decided to combine the individual course books
into three volumes— “AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology”. Its first
edition was released in 2016.
In keeping pace with newer developments in the field of diagnostic radiology and in order to cater to
the contemporary needs of users, the second edition of “AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook
of Diagnostic Radiology” was presented in 2019 after a gap of three years. It was anticipated that with
such a complete coverage of all the subjects, the users will not have to refer to any other book during
their routine learning of diagnostic radiology.
However by the time fourth AIIMS MAMC PGI Imaging course series was near completion in early
2021, it was felt that there is a very strong need for updating of second edition along with addition of
new chapters in view of rapid advancement of knowledge in the last few years. So third edition was
planned. It was also agreed that in view of increasing size of individual course books and to keep the
size of individual volumes of the Textbook handy and managable the whole textbook should be divided
into four volumes from its current three volumes.
We are sure that residents and radiologists will find these comprehensive four volumes easy to
handle and very useful in day-to-day practice.
We are once again grateful to all the contributors from the three apex academic institutions of India,
i.e. AIIMS, New Delhi; MAMC, New Delhi; and PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
We are thankful to M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, for helping us to make our
dream come true.
Arun Kumar Gupta
Anju Garg
Manavjit Singh Sandhu
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
PREFACE
TO THE
FIRST
EDITION
In 1996, a unique venture was jointly initiated by the faculty of radiodiagnosis at All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and Postgraduate Institute of Medical
Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, to organize continuing medical education programs based
on a series of imaging courses. An integral part of this endeavor was publishing books covering all
organ systems. The aim was to provide state of the art knowledge for postgraduate students as well as
the practicing radiologists along with establishing a uniform pattern of teaching in radiology across the
country.
The first series of seven imaging courses was successfully completed in the year 2000. A second
series of these courses was then initiated in the year 2002 and was completed in 2004. This was also
highly successful.
With the great success of the second series, we, the current editors, decided to start a third series
of these courses in 2008. Seven extremely popular and successful courses covering all the organ
systems and advances in physics were completed in 2013.
Every course in each of the three series have resulted in publication of a book. These books have
been very popular amongst residents as well as among practicing radiologists.
Considering the popularity of these books, we, the three current editors, along with publishers M/s
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., decided to combine the individual books published so far
into a “AIIMS-MAMC-PGI’s Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology” with three volumes.
We are very happy to see the end result of this great effort.
We are sure that residents and radiologists will find these comprehensive three volumes easy to
handle and very useful in day-to-day practice.
We are once again grateful to all the contributors from the three apex academic institutions of India,
i.e. AIIMS, MAMC, New Delhi and PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
We are thankful to M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., for helping us to make our
dream come true.
Niranjan Khandelwal
Veena Chowdhury
Arun Kumar Gupta
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to put on record our deep appreciation and gratitude:
To Professors Manorama Berry, Sudha Suri and Veena Chowdhury (Past Editors) the three
pioneers who in 1996 took a bold initiative and started a unique teaching course now popularly known
as AIIMS-MAMC-PGI’s imaging course. By October 2020, four series, each series comprising of seven
courses, have been completed. This course series has become extremely popular and every course is
followed by the publication of a book which too is highly appreciated and popular.
To Professors Sima Mukhopadhyay, Sushma Vashisht and Niranjan Khandelwal who have been the
Editors of past series and who contributed to organizing the earlier courses in their capacity as Heads
of Departments.
To all the Associate Editors of the different course books who put in immense effort to bring the
books out on time.
To all the Authors who contributed chapters without whom we could not have collected such an
outstanding content of teaching and academic material.
To our respective hospitals for giving us the privilege and unique opportunity to work, which enabled
us to amass data from patients and document images of diverse diseases that provide the reader with
a wide spectrum of knowledge.
Our sincere and grateful thanks to Shri Jitendar P Vij (Group Chairman), Mr Ankit Vij (Managing
Director), Mr MS Mani (Group President), Dr Richa Saxena (Associate Director-Professional
Publishing), Ms Nedup Denka Bhutia (Development Editor) and Other staffs of M/s Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, for their untiring coordination efforts in the production of
this book.
We are very proud indeed at the culmination of two decades of these course series, to compile
and present them together in the form of these four volumes of “AIIMS-MAMC-PGI’s Comprehensive
Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology”.
Arun Kumar Gupta
Anju Garg
Manavjit Singh Sandhu
AIIMS-MAMC-PGI's Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 1
SECTION
1
Genitourinary Imaging
Retroperitoneal Spaces
The kidneys have a tough fibrous capsule closely applied to the renal cortex all around except at the
hilum.
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs and lie in a space called the perinephric space or the
perineal space. The perinephric space is a space bound by layers of fascia and is an important
determinant of the direction of disease spread. The fascia anterior to the kidneys is called the Gerota’s
fascia while the posterior fascia is called the fascia of Zuckerkandl. The space enclosed between the
anterior and posterior fascia is called the perinephric space (Fig. 2). In addition to the kidneys, the
space contains the adrenal gland, the upper ureter and the perinephric fat. As the kidneys ascend from
the pelvis to the abdomen, the perinephric fascia forms a cone with its apex pointing superiorly, the
apex being closed.3,4
The transversalis fascia lines the inferior aspect of the diaphragm, the inside of the abdominopelvic
cavity, anterolateral abdominal wall, the anterior aspect of the spinal column, the psoas and paraspinal
muscles, and the superior aspect of the pelvic diaphragm. There is a potential space between the
posterior perinephric fascia and the adjacent transversalis fascia. This space is called the posterior
pararenal space and contains only fat (Fig. 2). The posterior pararenal space is of interest to the
radiologist as a guidewire may kink in this area or a drain intended for the pelvicalyceal system may be
accidently positioned here. The anterior pararenal space, on the other hand, is the space between the
anterior perinephric fascia and posterior layer of the peritoneum. In the center of the anterior pararenal
space lie the pancreas and duodenum, the ascending colon lies to the right and descending colon to
the left. These organs are hence in direct contact with the anterior perinephric fascia.4
Laterally, the anterior and posterior perirenal fascia fuse with the lateroconal fascia at the fascial
trifurcation. While the posterior pararenal space is continuous laterally with the lateral extraperitoneal
space (the properitoneal line) lying between the parietal peritoneum and transversalis fascia, this space
is closed medially. Medially, the posterior perinephric fascia fuses with the transversalis fascia over the
paraspinal muscles, that is the psoas muscle and the quadratus lumborum. The posterior perinephric
space hence lies directly over the psoas muscle being separated only by the transversalis fascia. Thus,
any inflammation process of the kidneys can spread rapidly into the psoas muscles and from there into
the iliacus muscle, iliopsoas, and the pelvis.
Thus, superiorly the renal fascia fuses with the diaphragmatic fascia. Laterally, the renal fascia
fuses with the lateroconal fascia and inferiorly with the iliac fascia blending loosely with the periureteric
connective tissue. Owing to the loose blending of the fascia, the inferomedial angle adjacent to the
ureter is the weakest point of the perinephric compartment through which urine or perinephric effusion
escapes most easily. The posterior renal fascia fuses with the psoas and quadratus lumborum fascia
medially.
The perineal spaces also communicate with each other across the midline and with the
retroperitoneal vascular space. The pararenal spaces communicate caudally and with the
extraperitoneal spaces including the prevesical space. Infections from one space can hence spread
to the other subsequently. The anterior interfascial or the retromesenteric space and the posterior
interfascial or retrorenal space are potential spaces within the laminated anterior perinephric and
posterior perinephric fasciae, respectively (see Fig. 2).5 The perirenal space contains thin septations
called the Kumin’s septa. These septae may arise from the renal capsule and extend to the anterior
and posterior renal fascia. Some may arise from the renal capsule and run parallel to the renal surface.
The renorenal bridging septum is the most consistent which arises from the posterior renal capsule
and runs parallel to the posterior surface of the kidney. These septae thicken consequent to a disease
process, what is referred to as perinephric stranding. These fibrous septae act as potential conduits
between the perinephric and interfascial spaces. Fluid and collections may track from any of these
potential spaces to the other and also via the fascial trifurcation into the lateroconal fascia.
Vascular Anatomy
The renal arteries arise from the aorta, slightly below the origin of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).
The right renal artery (RRA) arises from the anterolateral aspect of the aorta and then passes posterior
to the inferior vena cava (IVC) as it courses toward the right renal hilum. The left renal artery (LRA)
arises from the lateral or posterolateral aspect of the aorta and follows a posterolateral course to the
left renal hilum. Accessory renal arteries may arise from the aorta in as many as 20% individuals, either
superior or inferior to the main renal artery. The renal arteries typically divide into anterior and posterior
divisions that lie anterior and posterior to the renal pelvis, respectively. These divisions give rise to the
segmental arteries which branch further within the renal sinus, forming interlobar arteries that penetrate
the renal parenchyma. These terminate in arcuate arteries that curve around the corticomedullary
junction giving rise to cortical branches.3,4
Each renal vein is formed from tributaries that coalesce in the renal hilum. The left renal vein passes
anterior to the aorta and posterior to SMA, to enter the left side of IVC. The right renal vein, which is
shorter, extends directly to the IVC from the right renal hilum.
The lymphatic drainage is to the lateral aortic lymph nodes around the origin of the renal arteries.
Ureters
The ureter runs down the anterior aspect of the psoas muscle, the transversalis fascia separating the
two. The ureters run within 1 cm of the lateral margin of the vertebral transverse processes. At the level
of the sacroiliac joint, it crosses over the anterior aspect of the bifurcation of the common iliac artery
as it enters the pelvis. It then runs along the lateral pelvic wall just medial to the obturator internus
muscle. At the level of the ischial spine, it runs anteromedially until it enters the superolateral angle of
the bladder base. In males, the vas deferens crosses over the ureter just before it enters the bladder
wall. The ureters run obliquely for around 2 cm through the bladder wall.4
The ureters have three normal constrictions which act as points of temporary peristaltic arrest which
are as follows:
1. At the ureteropelvic junction
2. Crossing the iliac vessels
3. At the pelvic inlet.
IMAGING TECHNIQUES OF THE UPPER URINARY TRACT
CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY
The conventional plain radiography of the abdomen is an imaging technique for the kidneys ureter
and bladder also known as the kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) film.6 The kidneys are visible on the
plain radiograph due to natural contrast provided by the perirenal fat. An idea about the renal shape,
margins, dimensions, and localization can be made on the plain radiograph. It can also be used to
identify renal calculi, calcifications or transparencies due to fat or gas.7 The psoas shadow can also
be seen on the plain radiograph. Radiopacities seen on the plain radiographs correspond to the renal
stones or calcifications due to tuberculosis, vascular structures or traumatic lesions like hematoma
(Figs. 4A and B). Calcifications seen in solid or cystic neoplasms may also be seen on plain radiograph
(Table 1). The radiolucencies correspond to gas, e.g. emphysematous pyelonephritis or fat, i.e. large
angiomyolipoma (AML) or liposarcoma.
FIG. 3: Schematic diagram of the anterior relations of the right and left kidney.
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FIGS. 4A AND B: (A) Plain X-ray of kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) showing a large radiodensity in the left renal
area suggestive of a left renal calculus; (B) Another plain film showing multiple radiopacities in the left renal area
suggestive of multiple renal calculi.
Renal: Calculi, tuberculosis, renal cell carcinoma, and arterial atheroma or aneurysm
Ureter: Calculi, tuberculosis, and schistosomiasis
Bladder: Calculi, transitional cell carcinoma, and schistosomiasis
INTRAVENOUS UROGRAPHY
Intravenous urography (IVU), also known as the excretory urogram is a time-tested technique of
uroradiology providing a global view of the renal parenchyma and collecting system.8
Indications:
• Urolithiasis
• Ureteric fistulae/strictures
• Renal infections, e.g. tuberculosis. IVU still remains the gold standard in the imaging of renal
tuberculosis. It is the only modality that can detect early changes in the renal calyces in
tuberculosis, e.g. early fuzziness, irregularity of calyces, papillary necrosis, etc.
• Persistent or frank hematuria.
Technique
Traditionally, patients were deprived of fluid before an IVU examination with the belief that it would
lead to a better opacification of the collecting system. However, it has long been established that
dehydration is associated with an increased risk of nephrotoxicity and should be completely avoided.
In fact, if the patient is dehydrated before the IVU, it needs to be corrected first. Food should be
avoided 4–6 hours prior to the examination and bowel preparation (using laxatives) is preferable to
avoid gases overlying the renal shadows. The patient is called fasting (4–6 hours) and with adequate
bowel preparation but should be well hydrated. A plain radiograph (KUB) is must as it gives an idea
of the bowel preparation and is needed to follow up a previously proven calculus. A preliminary KUB
also gives an idea of exposure factors, correct positioning/centering, and any obvious pathology, most
common of which is urinary tract calcification.
Blood urea and serum creatinine levels should be checked before contrast administration as the
risk of contrast-induced nephropathy is increased if serum creatinine is greater than 1.5 mg/dL. Also,
in patients with impaired renal function (serum creatinine greater than 3.5 mg/dL), the excretion of the
contrast material and subsequent renal and ureteric visualization are limited.
If the patient is fit to undergo the examination, contrast is injected at the dose of 1 mg/kg body
weight. The standard dose is usually 50 mL of 350–370 mgI/mL water soluble iodinated contrast
medium. Although usually safe there is a small risk of reactions.10 The most severe reaction that can
occur following contrast administration is anaphylactoid type hypersensitivity reaction. Hence, before
injection of contrast medium, a history of allergy to any previous contrast exposure should be elicited.11
The injection should be administered through an indwelling cannula that can be kept in place for the
entire duration of the investigation. This would allow any emergency treatment to be given in case of
an eventuality. Also, in cases of poor contrast opacification, a further dose of contrast medium can be
administered. Most contrast reactions take place within the first few minutes following contrast injection.
Emergency drugs, oxygen, and resuscitation should be available in the IVU room. The radiologist
should be available in the X-ray room for the entire duration of the procedure.
Abdominal compression is applied after the 5-minute film to improve the distention of the
pelvicalyceal system by inhibiting ureteric drainage. However, compression should not be applied
in children, in patients of hypertension/aortic aneurysm, those with recent abdominal surgery or
abdominal pain or tenderness. After 15-minute film with compression, the compression is removed
and full length films are taken in the supine and prone positions, the prone position allowing a better
visualization of the pelvic ureters (Figs. 5A to C).
At times, a delayed film needs to be taken in cases of significant acute obstruction where there is
a delay in the opacification of the pelvicalyceal system. This follow-up IVU needs to be done till a time
when the contralateral kidney has completely excreted the contrast.
FIGS. 5A TO C: (A) Plain X-ray of kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) showing multiple left renal calculi and
radiodensity in the line of the right ureter suggestive of left ureteric calculus; (B and C) Intravenous urography images
showing renal calculi as filling defects within the opacified left pelvicalyceal system and the right ureteric calculus.
Note is made of the upper ureter being dilated and tortuous with a characteristic medial angulation suggestive of
retrocaval ureter.
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With the advent of cross-sectional imaging, the utility of IVU is a topic of considerable debate.12
Computed tomography (CT) scores over IVU for urolithiasis with a sensitivity of 100% versus 52–69%
for IVU.13 In one review, patient acceptability, superior diagnostic performance of CT versus IVU,
equivalent radiation doses using low-dose techniques in CT were the factors for recommending CT
over IVU.14 CT is also superior to IVU for urinary tract tumor detection with sensitivities of only 21%,
52%, and 85% for masses less than 2, 2–3, and greater than 3 cm, respectively on IVU.15 However, a
blanket substitution of IVU by cross-sectional imaging is not feasible due to cost and availability factors.
DIGITAL TOMOSYNTHESIS
Digital tomosynthesis (DT) is a technique that enables visualization of stones from multiple angles
rather than simply anterior to posterior. The technique involves acquisition of images at regular intervals
at different angles during a single linear or arc sweep of the X-ray tube. The images can then be
reconstructed providing better resolution than conventional radiography. Compared with CT, DT offers
a reduced radiation exposure, higher in plane resolution, easier availability, and lower cost. In a study
done to evaluate the accuracy of IVU using DT, a significant improvement was seen from 46.5% for
conventional IVU to 95.5% for IVU with DT.16 There was a dose reduction of 56% and a decrease
in the length of the procedure.16 This technique may be useful in situations such as evaluation of
residual stone after percutaneous lithotripsy, that is, in situations where a detailed imaging of the renal
parenchyma is not required. DT is currently an experimental technique and may play a role in KUB
radiography remaining an important technique in kidney stone imaging in the future.
RETROGRADE PYELOGRAPHY
Retrograde pyelography (RGP) involves opacification of the pelvicalyceal system retrogradely by
instillation of contrast medium into a ureteric catheter placed by cystoscopy. With the advent of
multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with isotropic data acquisition and multiplanar
reconstruction, the role of RGP is limited.17
The indications include:
• As a problem-solving tool in cases of persistent diagnostic uncertainty, especially if there is
hematuria and/or suspicious cytology.18
• To confirm or negate the presence of one or more filling defects within the collecting system.
• To demonstrate the lower end of an obstructed ureter.
Technique
Catheters are positioned within one or both ureters cystoscopically by the urologist. Under fluoroscopic
screening, 5–20 mL of water-soluble iodinated contrast medium is injected via the catheter. Care
should be taken so as to not inject air bubbles as these can be mistaken for filling defects. The ureters
and pelvicalyceal system are hence opacified retrogradely. These should be opacified adequately but
not overdistended as a forceful and excessive contrast injection can lead to reflux of contrast into the
collecting ducts (pyelotubular reflux), contrast extravasation into the renal sinus (pyelosinus reflux),
forniceal rupture, and even into the regional lymphatics or veins (pyelolymphatic and pyelovenous
reflux).
ANTEGRADE PYELOGRAPHY
It is a simple invasive procedure used to evaluate the cause and level of ureteric obstruction where
other imaging modalities have failed to do so. The technique involves positioning the patient 45°
semiprone and puncturing the pelvicalyceal system with a fine (22 gauge) needle under fluoroscopy
or ultrasound guidance. The puncture should be directed through the renal parenchyma into a suitable
calyx and then into the pelvis.4 Aspiration of urine can confirm the cannulation. Water-soluble contrast
medium is then injected to opacify the pelvicalyceal system. A series of spot films of the ureter down to
the level of obstruction can be taken.
NEPHROSTOGRAM
A nephrostomy tube is usually positioned for therapeutic purposes but contrast can be instilled through
it and a nephrostogram can be performed. It is indicated to assess the continued presence of calculus
or any obstructing lesion or determine the cause of obstruction if it has not been demonstrated.
Nephrostogram is also done in post-operative patients of PUJ obstruction to check the patency.4 It is
used to monitor the status of fistulas. Spot films of the ureter are taken down to the level of obstruction.
GRAYSCALE ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound is a reliable technique for the evaluation of upper urinary tract. It is noninvasive, easily
available, accurate, safe, and does not require exposure to ionizing radiation. It can be performed
bedside for sick patients and interventions can be performed under ultrasound guidance.
Indications for sonography in upper urinary tract:19
• Diagnosing dilatation of the collecting system and to search for renal obstruction.
• Excellent modality for evaluation of cystic renal lesions. Their architecture including internal
septations, wall thickening, calcifications, presence or absence of solid components (in order to
assign a Bosniak grade) can all be evaluated on ultrasound.
• Assessment of congenital anomalies and renal infections as ultrasound is a safe method for
evaluating the urinary tract particularly in pediatric patients as high resolution sonography is easily
feasible and radiation can be avoided.20,21
• Postnatal ultrasound for the evaluation of urinary tract in documented prenatal fetal hydronephrosis.
• Characterization of renal masses.
• Detection of nephrolithiasis and resultant back pressure changes, if any.
• Painless hematuria in low- and medium-risk patients.22
• Guidance for therapeutic and interventional procedures.
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FIGS. 6A AND B: (A) Longitudinal and (B) transverse views of the kidney on ultrasound showing bright central sinus
echoes, the cortex, and the hypoechoic medulla.
Technique
Positioning and Access
A 3–5 MHz curvilinear/linear transducer is used to scan the kidneys and ureter. A supine or lateral
decubitus position can be adopted for kidneys. The right kidney is usually examined first where the liver
is used as an acoustic window (Figs. 6A and B). The transducer is placed in subcostal or intercostal
position. Owing to gases from the small bowel and splenic flexure visualization of the left kidney
becomes difficult at times via anterior or anterolateral approach. In such situations, a posterolateral
approach can be adopted for the left kidney with the left side of the patient raised by approximately
45°.23 The spleen provides an acoustic window on the left side. If even after raising left side of the body
by 45°, visualization is not successful, a full right lateral decubitus with the pillow under the right flank
and the left arm extended over the head may allow visualization of the left kidney. Prone position is
usually adopted for young children for adequate visualization of the kidneys. A prone position is useful
in adults in ultrasound-guided procedures.24
Renal Size
The longest craniocaudal length should be measured by rotating the probe around its vertical axis. The
longest length should be measured as false low measurements are obtained at times due to ellipsoidal
shape of the kidney. Renal length which gives an estimate of the overall renal size is quick and easy to
measure. The determination of renal size with ultrasound is more accurate than with IVU because the
kidney is imaged without magnification and contrast-induced osmotic diuresis. As a result renal size is
approximately 15% smaller. Renal size is related to sex, age, and built of the patient. The length of the
normal adult kidney is usually 10–12 cm but can range from 7 cm to 14 cm in patients with normal renal
function (Table 2). Length can also vary in the same individual depending on the state of hydration.
Where an absolute accurate estimate of the size of the kidneys is necessary, the renal volume can
be measured. This can be achieved by measuring the area of the kidney in serial slices and calculating
the volume but this method is very time consuming. A modified three-dimensional (3D) ellipsoidal
formula is utilized where the length, anteroposterior diameter, and transverse diameters are multiplied
by a constant which is approximately 0.5.19 Volume measurements are done in postnephrectomy,
patients to look for compensatory hypertrophy and in the assessment of renal transplants.
Emamian et al. measured the renal size in 665 healthy adult volunteers and showed that the
parenchymal volume of the right kidney is smaller than the left.26 Possible explanation for this could
be: (1) The spleen is smaller than the liver and so there is more space for left kidney growth and (2)
The LRA is shorter than the right and, therefore, increased blood flow on the left results in an increase
in renal volume.
Perirenal Structures
An assessment of the perirenal fat, pararenal areas, and adrenal areas should be done. At times, in
case of any renal abnormality, liver, pancreas, lining of ureters, pelvis, and bladder may need to be
examined.
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FIG. 7: Ultrasound image showing the normal cortical thickness (++) measured from the renal capsule to the outer
margin of the medullary pyramids and the parenchymal thickness (xx) from the capsule to the margin of the sinus.
The parenchymal thickness is more than the cortical thickness.
FIG. 8: Ultrasound scan of the kidney showing the corticomedullary differentiation well with the medulla seen as
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