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What does it mean when a renal ct scan shows, thinning of the cortex, punctate calcification (with no stones), and contrast extending into the calyx.
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Atrophy: Renal cortical thinning is seen due to functional loss of nephrons. There are many causes of "medical renal disease"which result in atrophy. Hypertension is the leading cause. Punctuate calcification s are very tiny stones. Contrast is supposed to be in the calyx, so i'm uncertain why that was stated. Was there anything else related to that statement?
Answered 4/18/2016
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