Ectopic Kidney

What is Ectopic Kidney?

Ectopic kidney is the kidney that is not located in its normal anatomic position. What is the Pathology of Ectopic Kidney? The pathology of ectopic kidney is:  -Etiology: The cause of ectopic kidney is idiopathic, congenital factors. -Genes involved: None. …
Hypoplasia of the Kidney

What is Hypoplasia of the Kidney?

Hypoplasia of the kidney is the condition of the kidney characterized by failure to develop into the normal anatomical size. What is the Pathology of Hypoplasia of the Kidney? The pathology of hypoplasia of the kidney is:  -Etiology: The cause…
Agenesis of the Kidney

What is Agenesis of the Kidney?

Agenesis of the kidney is a congenital anomaly in which the individual lacks one kidney unilateral agenesis or lacks both kidneys total bilateral agenesis. What is the Pathology of Agenesis of the Kidney? The pathology of agenesis of the kidney…
Congenital Anomalies

What are Congenital Anomalies?

Congenital anomalies of the kidney are congenital renal malformations that could be hereditary and result from acquired defects throughout the gestation period. Examples of congenital anomalies of the kidney include: Agenesis of the kidney Hypoplasia of the kidney Ectopic kidney Horseshoe kidney 
Anomalies of the Kidney

What are Anomalies of the Kidney?

Anomalies of the kidney are ailments affecting the normal functions of the kidney; excretion, fluid and salt regulation, hormonal secretion, and acid balance. The diseases also affect the normal anatomic structure of the kidney. Anomalies of the kidney may be…
KIDNEY PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS KIDNEY PATHOLOGY?

Kidney pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the kidney. Kidney pathology includes:  Anomalies of the kidneyCystic diseases of the kidneyGlomerular diseasesTubular and interstitial diseasesVascular diseasesUrinary tract obstruction Neoplasms of the kidney
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor

What is Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor?

Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are a group of rare, benign tumors that involve bursae, synovium, and tendon sheath. What is the Pathology of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor? The pathology of tenosynovial giant cell tumor is: -Etiology: The cause of tenosynovial…
Synovial Cysts

What are Synovial Cysts?

Synovial cysts are abnormal fluid-filled sacs in joints in the spine.  What is the Pathology of Synovial Cysts? The pathology of synovial cysts is: -Etiology: The cause of synovial cysts is a result of degenerative changes associated with aging. -Genes…
Ganglion Cysts

What are Ganglion Cysts?

Ganglion cysts are nodular lesions that most commonly develop in the wrist.  What is the Pathology of Ganglion Cysts? The pathology of ganglion cysts is: -Etiology: The cause of ganglion cysts is unknown.  -Genes involved: None.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence of…
Joint Tumors

What are Joint Tumors?

Joint tumors are synovial tumors and can be categorized into benign tumors and malignant tumors.  Examples of joint tumors and joint tumor-like conditions are: Ganglion cystsSynovial cystsTenosynovial giant cell tumor