Abstract
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Describe the renal parenchymal changes associated with chronic kidney disease.
Recognize glomerular filtration rate criteria to classify chronic kidney disease.
Discuss the accuracy of the renal sinus fat-cortical thickness ratio in predicting chronic kidney disease.
What is the duration of time the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) must be reduced to classify as chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Two weeks Two months Three weeks Three months
As the severity of chronic kidney disease progresses, what happens to the renal sinus fat and cortical thickness? Increases, decreases Increases, increases Decreases, increases Decreases, decreases
An RSF-cortical thickness ratio >0.5 suggested how much probability of a patient having chronic kidney disease. 63% 65% 78% 85%
Which is a sonography appearance of chronic kidney disease? Decreased echogenicity Presence of renal stones Length less than 9 centimeters Increased cortical thickness
How was cortical thickness measured in this study? Renal capsule to base of medullary pyramid Outer cortex to outer cortex minus sinus fat Renal capsule to sinus fat Outer cortex to inner cortex plus sinus fat