Abstract
Article: Sonographic Detection of Multicystic Dysplastic Kidneys
Authors: Meghan Kane, RDMS and Janell Stormo, RDMS, RV, RDCS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Detection of Multicystic Dysplastic Kidneys,” you will be able to:
Understand the typical presentation of multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK)
Describe the expected prognosis of infants with MCDK
Explain testing methods used to diagnose MCDK
What is MCDK? The most common cystic dysplasia diagnosed antenatally Occurs only in communities with poor access to prenatal care A condition that can be easily cured A condition characterized by highly vascularized masses in the kidney
In this study, a sonogram was conducted to _____. Assess uring output Assess fluid collections within the four abdominal quadrants Guide the physician during the birthing process Determine patency of the ureters
Bilateral MCDK as opposed to unilateral MCDK can have an increased _____. Need for renal transplant Ability to eliminate metabolic waste Incidence of accompanying chromosomal abnormalities Likelihood of a second complicated pregnancy
Sonographic imaging of the parenchyma ______. Decreased in echogenicity Is difficult to define renal borders due to overtaking cysts Is clearly defined in the renal borders with thickening noted Is heavily vascularized with increased bleeding tendency
What is often the first method to diagnose MCDK? Multiplane radiography Magnetic resonance imaging Amniocentesis Sonography