Renal cortical thickness measured at ultrasound: is it better than renal length as an indicator of renal function in chronic kidney disease?

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
Michael D BelandJohn J Cronan

Abstract

The purpose of our study was to determine whether there is a relationship between renal cortical thickness or length measured on ultrasound and the degree of renal impairment in chronic kidney disease (CKD). From October to December 2007, 25 patients (13 men and 12 women, mean age 73 years) were identified who had CKD but were not on dialysis. The patients were from a single institution and had undergone renal ultrasound and at least three serum creatinines within 90 days. The lowest creatinine was used for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculation using both the Cockcroft-Gault (CG) and the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study (MDRD) equations. Ultrasounds were consensus reviewed by three radiologists (2 attendings and a resident) blinded to specific renal function. Cortical thickness was measured in the sagittal plane over a medullary pyramid, perpendicular to the capsule. Length was measured pole-to-pole. Linear regression was used for statistical analysis. Mean cortical thickness was 5.9 mm (range, 3.2-11.0 mm). Mean length was 10 cm (7.2-12.4 cm). Mean minimum serum creatinine was 2.1 mg/dL (1.1-6.1 mg/dL). Mean eGFR using CG was 34.8 mL/min (10.6-99.4 mL/min) and 36 mL/min (8-66 mL/min) using MDRD. Th...Continue Reading

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