Preferred Label : rim sign of kidney;
RADLEX synonyms : kidney rim sign; cortical rim sign; rim sign of renal capsule;
Definition : Rims of contrast outline dilated lucent calyces on an angiogram; kidney may be nonfuctional.
Suggests chronic obstructive uropathy.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID34392;
Associated condition(s)
Rims of contrast outline dilated lucent calyces on an angiogram; kidney may be nonfuctional.
Suggests chronic obstructive uropathy.
