In adults, a ≥10 mm difference in the lengths of the right and left kidneys on ultrasound is considered predictive of renal pathology. Khazaei et al. sought to determine a cutoff point at which ...

The first test that is usually done is an ultrasound scan of the kidneys. This is done in much the same way as the ultrasound scans you probably had to check your baby during your pregnancy.

Ultrasound scans are used to view the inside of our bodies ... or to assist in diagnosis of gall or kidney stones. Ultrasound waves are used to check if railway tracks and oil pipes have hidden ...

Scans of foetuses (unborn babies developing ... The vibrations caused by the ultrasound shake apart the kidney stones, breaking them up.