April 2014

Abnormal kidneys with multiple hypoechoic mass lesions

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Clinical information

Routine examination in a patient with malaise.

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Abnormal kidneys

Longitudinal image of the right kidney with hypoechoic mass lesions

Another longitudinal image of the right kidney

The mass lesions are less vascularized than the normal kidney

Another longitudinal color doppler image of the right kidney

Transverse image of the right kidney with hypoechoic lesions

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Longitudinal image of the left kidney with similar hypoechoic lesions

Transverse image of the left kidney with hypoechoic lesions

Longitudinal image of enlarged hypoechoic retroperitoneal lymph nodes

Transverse image of the enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes

There are also enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes

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Conclusion

The patient had a malignant lymphoma with pathological lymph nodes and lymphomatous abnormalities in both kidneys.

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 55

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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