# Kidney Ultrasound

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/kidney-ultrasound/
- Published: 2020-02-19T02:46:37+00:00
- Author: Developer

Kidney ultrasound also called a renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive exam that uses
ultrasound waves to produce images of your kidneys.

Ultrasonography of the kidneys is essential in the diagnosis and management of kidney-
related diseases. The kidneys are easily examined, and most pathological changes
in the kidneys are distinguishable with ultrasound.  

### **Which ultrasound is best for kidney diagnosis? **

 In the adult patient, a curved array transducer with center frequencies of 3–6 
MHz [SIFULTRAS-5.21](https://sifsof.com/product/wireless-color-portable-ultrasound-convex-3-5-5mhz-sifultras-5-21/)
is used, while the pediatric patient should be examined with a linear array transducer
with higher center frequencies. Artifacts of the lowest ribs always shadow the upper
poles of the kidneys. 

A Renal sonography may be used to assess the size, location, and shape of the kidneys
and related structures, such as the ureters and bladder. Ultrasound may also be 
used to assess blood flow to the kidneys.

 Ultrasonography can detect cysts, tumors, abscesses, obstructions, fluid collection,
and infection within or around the kidneys. Calculi (stones) of the kidneys and 
ureters may be detected by ultrasound.

A Renal ultrasound may also be performed to assist in placement of needles used 
to [biopsy (obtain a tissue sample) the kidneys](https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/biopsy/),
to drain fluid from a cyst or abscess, or to place a drainage tube. This procedure
may also be used to determine blood flow to the kidneys through the renal arteries
and veins.

Kidney ultrasound may be used after a [kidney transplant ](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/urology/kidney_transplantation_procedure_92,p07708/)
to evaluate the transplanted kidney.

 * abscess
 * blockage
 * buildup
 * [cyst](https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-cyst)
 * [infection](https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-infection)
 * [kidney stone](https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stones)
 * tumor
 * guiding your doctor to insert a needle for a tissue [biopsy of your kidney](https://www.healthline.com/health/renal-biopsy)
 * draining fluid from a kidney abscess or cyst
 * helping your doctor place a [drainage tube](https://www.healthline.com/health/nephrostomy-tube-care)
   into your kidney.

Renal ultrasound is done by a [urologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/urologist/),
[nephrologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/nephrologist/),
[radiologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/radiologist/)
or [gynecologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/gynecologist/)..

![](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/kidney-ultrasound.jpeg)

 * ![Color Doppler Wireless Convex Ultrasound Scanner 3.5-5MHz, SIFULTRAS-5.21 main](
   https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SIFULTRAS-5.21-Color-doppler-Convex-
   ultrasound-300x300.jpg)
 * Color Doppler Wireless Convex Ultrasound Scanner 3.5-5MHz, SIFULTRAS-5.21
 * ![wireless ultrasound scanner](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/
   SIFULTRAS-5.42-double-head-wireless-ultrasound-300x300.webp)
 * Color Double Head Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.42 FDA
 * ![WiFi Convex Ultrasound Scanner, 96E, SIFULTRAS-5.12 main](https://sifsof.com/
   wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SIFULTRAS-5.12-wireless-convex-ultrasound-300x300.
   jpg)
 * WiFi Convex Ultrasound Scanner, 96E, SIFULTRAS-5.12

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