Presentation
Unconscious patient on dialysis.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Chronic kidney disease
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The kidneys show increased parenchymal echogenicity with altered corticomedullary differentiation.
Case Discussion
Sonographic changes in renal parenchymal disease are non-specific. Biopsy may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the renal disease.