Renal diseases in patients with AIDS: sonographic findings

This essay illustrates the spectrum of sonographic findings of various renal manifestations of AIDS. The most common renal abnormality in patients with AIDS is nephropathy, which is manifested by deterioration of renal function and proteinuria. Acute tubular necrosis, intrarenal infections, focal ne...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 1992-09, Vol.159 (3), p.551-554
1. Verfasser:	Kay, CJ
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AIDS-Associated Nephropathy - diagnostic imaging AIDS/HIV Biological and medical sciences Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging Humans Hydronephrosis - diagnostic imaging Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Kidney Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Kidney Neoplasms - etiology Medical sciences Pyelonephritis - diagnostic imaging Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography Urinary system
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Zusammenfassung:	This essay illustrates the spectrum of sonographic findings of various renal manifestations of AIDS. The most common renal abnormality in patients with AIDS is nephropathy, which is manifested by deterioration of renal function and proteinuria. Acute tubular necrosis, intrarenal infections, focal nephrocalcinosis, hydronephrosis, and neoplasms also may occur.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/ajr.159.3.1503023