ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The formation or discharge of pus from the kidney is known as
A
Nephroectasis
B
Nephrorpyosis
C
Renal colic
D
Nephroptosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nephroptosis, also known as floating kidney and renal ptosis, is a condition in which the kidney descends more than two vertebral bodies (or >5 cm) during a position change from supine to upright.

Detailed explanation-2: -A renal abscess, also known as a perirenal or kidney abscess, is a pocket of pus that develops in the kidney tissue. It results from the migration of bacteria from another infection site on the body to the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nephroptosis is a common finding caused by muscular contraction of the diaphragm during respirations or by assuming an upright posture, allowing gravitational force to lower the kidney from its usual position.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is Nephromegaly? Nephromegaly is a process in which one or both kidneys become enlarged. Kidney enlargement can occur at any age and can affect the kidneys of prenatal infants as well as children and adults.

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