Open AccessRenal diseases in patients with AIDS: sonographic findings.
Author(s) -
Chester J. Kay
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.159.3.1503023
Subject(s) - medicine , nephrocalcinosis , hydronephrosis , abnormality , renal function , proteinuria , nephropathy , acute tubular necrosis , kidney , pathology , urology , urinary system , endocrinology , psychiatry , diabetes mellitus
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.