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 nephrocalcinosis, hydronephrosis, and neoplasms also may occur.
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Department of Radiology, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY 10019.
D016263:AIDS-Associated Nephropathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography