Radiology pathology – Renal
Description
Welcome to Radiology pathology - Renal.
This online module designed for Radiology trainees provides an overview of renal related pathology. It focuses on the correlation between clinical features, pathological changes and investigative abnormalities.
A certificate is issued on completion.
Objectives
On completion of this module you should be able to:
- explain what is meant by 'acute kidney injury' and discuss pre-renal, renal and post renal causes
- discuss the common causes of chronic kidney disease, including chronic glomerulonephritis, hypertensive, diabetic and reflux nephropathies and tubulointerstitial disease
- explain the consequences of chronic kidney disease and describe the metabolic abnormalities seen in uraemia
- describe the appropriate investigation of renal disease, including imaging techniques.
Audience
This module is designed for Radiology trainees and may qualify for up to 0.6 hrs of Continuous Professional Development