The role of ultrasonography in the evaluation of renal pathologies

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate the role of USG in the diagnosis of renal pathologies, including renal calculi, hydronephrosis, renal cysts, and pyelonephritis. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional study, and patients undergoing renal ultrasonography were screened for enrolment using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The demographics of the patients, along with the finding were tabulated. The prevalence and distribution of different renal conditions were analyzed, along with the severity of abnormalities such as hydronephrosis and renal calculi.