Renal diseases in patients with AIDS: sonographic findings

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1992 Sep;159(3):551-4. doi: 10.2214/ajr.159.3.1503023.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Associated Nephropathy / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Neoplasms / etiology
  • Pyelonephritis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography