Diagnostic Ultrasound - Abdomen and Pelvis

Kidneys
Anatomy: Abdomen
LEFT KIDNEY, POSTERIOR ABDOMEN SCAN
Left erector spinae muscle
Vertebral body
Shadowing from rib
Spleen
Upper pole of left kidney
Gas in stomach
Left erector spinae muscle
Vertebral body
Mid pole of left kidney
Left psoas muscle
Renal sinus echoes
Subcutaneous fat
Left quadratus lumborum muscle
Lower pole of left kidney
Renal sinus echoes
Left psoas muscle
Posterior pararenal fat
(Top) Transverse grayscale ultrasound of the upper pole of the left kidney using the posterior approach is shown. Note the proximity of
the kidney to the skin surface and absence of intervening bowel/other major structures, making this a suitable approach for renal
interventional procedures. (Middle) Transverse grayscale ultrasound of the upper pole of the left kidney using the posterior approach
shows the proximity of the kidney to the skin surface and absence of intervening bowel/other major structures, making this a suitable
approach for renal interventional procedures. (Bottom) Transverse grayscale ultrasound of the lower pole of the left kidney using the
posterior approach is shown.
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