USG findings in chronic kidney disease: A institution based study

Abstract

Background: Geographic clustering has been discovered in the etiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The use of renal ultrasound (USG) to diagnose CKD is common, but USG features are known to differ depending on the etiology of CKD.Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the etiological factors and USG features of CKD.Methods: Ultrasonogram was done in adult patients diagnosed with CKD (n=100) and a control group (CG) with normal renal function (n=90). The following information was collected: demographics, related co-morbidities, serum creatinine levels, renal length (RL), renal cortical echogenicity, and the number of renal cysts and the severity of CKD was assessed.Results: The most important etiological factors of CKD were hypertension (38%) and diabetes (17%). CKD severity was as follows: 35% grade3a, 39% grade3b, 11% grade2 and 15% grade4. Mean renal length of the CKD group (9.07cm; SD=0.84) was significantly lower (p