Kidney stones (calculi) are
hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidney.
They originate as microscopic particles and
develop into stones over time. The medical term
for .....
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a
condition that is often caused by any of a group
of diseases that damage the kidneys’ filtering
system, the glomeruli. The structure of the
glomeruli .....
Polycystic Kidney
Disease
Cystic kidney disease describes
several conditions in which fluid-filled cysts
form in the kidneys. Cysts generally develop in
weak segments of the tubules that carry urine from
the ...
Renal Artery
Stenosis
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is the
narrowing of the lining of the main artery that
supplies the kidney. Depending on the degree of
narrowing, patients can develop hypertension....
