Urology A-Z: K
Archived A-Z entries filed under K.
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Kidney (Renal) Dysplasia and Cystic Disease
Most kidneys work well cleaning the blood from waste and keeping the body's fluids and electrolytes in balance. A problem can occur during early...
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Kidney (Renal) Infection - Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection where one or both kidneys become infected. They can be infected by bacteria or a virus. It can...
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Kidney (Renal) Nuclear Medicine Scan
A renal nuclear medical scan is used to diagnose certain kidney diseases. It shows not only what the kidneys look like, but also how well they work...
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Kidney Cancer
Our kidneys' main job is to filter our blood. Sometimes we develop masses (growths or tumors) inside our kidneys. Some of these growths are cancerous...
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Kidney Cancer in Children
Kidney (renal) tumors are very rare in children. Still, the three most common renal tumors found in children are:.
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Kidney Stones
Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. When your urine has high levels of these minerals and salts, you can form stones. Kidney stones can...
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Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant is one of the most common organ transplant surgeries performed today. In this surgery, kidneys that aren't working well are...
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