Normal kidney

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Long-axis view of kidney

Normal appearance of kidney.

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Assessing hydronephrosis:

Mild - dilatation of renal pelvis and calyces, normal cortical thickness.

Moderate - blunting/rounding of calyces with obliteration of papillae

Severe - calyceal ballooning and cortical thinning.

Hydronephrosis

Severe left kidney hydronephrosis and hydroureter

Severe left kidney hydronephrosis and hydroureter

Renal stones

Renal cyst