Preferred Label : reversed appearance sign;
Definition : Contrast first appears in the minor calyces of a kidney in which renal artery stenosis
was repaired, whereas before surgery, contrast first appeared in opposite kidney.
Suggests arterial disease of unoperated kidney.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35481;
Associated condition(s)
Contrast first appears in the minor calyces of a kidney in which renal artery stenosis
was repaired, whereas before surgery, contrast first appeared in opposite kidney.
Suggests arterial disease of unoperated kidney.
