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The hypo-echoic cortical rim in lupus nephritis
S P Slater1, C A Heller, R S Nanra
1Radiology Department, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|February 1, 1994
Summary
Hypo-echoic cortical rims, an uncommon ultrasound finding in renal disease, were observed in a lupus nephritis patient. This case highlights potential pathological causes of this unusual renal ultrasound presentation.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hypo-echoic cortical rims are an infrequent sonographic observation in individuals with kidney disease.
- Lupus nephritis is a significant renal complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.