Match the following descritpion to the correct pathologic term: Absence of formation of a functioning kidney

Generally, female patients cannot have gonads shielded during an IVU (except for nephrograms or nephrotomography).

Situation: A PA radiograph taken on a hypersthenic patient during an upper GI series reveals that the pylorus and duodenal bulb are superimposed. Which of the following modifications will best eliminate the superimposition between these structures?

Irregular filling defect within the stomach

For an AP Axial Projection of the cystogram, how much CR angulation is required?

Match the following descritpion to the correct pathologic term: Excretion of diminished amounts of urine

Match the following descritpion to the correct pathologic term: Passage of a large volume of urine

kidney(3).png Which structure of the kidney is labeled 2?

Situation: One radiograph of an upper GI series needs repeating. The technologist is unsure which projection and/or position is seen on this radiograph. The fundus is filled with barium and the pylorus and duodenal bulb are profiled and air filled. The patient was recumbent for all projections. Which projection and/or position needs the repeat?

Which view would be necessary to best evaluate nephroptosis?