title: Ultrasonography of the Kidney: A Pictorial Review.
abstract: 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. In this pictorial review, the most common findings in renal ultrasound are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen 2100-DK, Denmark. lindskov@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kristoffer Lindskov
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen 2100-DK, Denmark. mbn@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Michael Bachmann
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Blegdamsvej 9, Copenhagen 2100-DK, Denmark. caroline.ewertsen@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ewertsen
keywords: pictorial review; practical guide; renal ultrasound
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