A shrunken, non-functioning kidney, often from chronic obstruction or vascular disease. MRI identifies this finding and prompts evaluation of the remaining kidney's function.
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A waste product from protein metabolism filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate reduced kidney function, but are also influenced by protein intake, dehydration, and certain medications.
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate): Calculated using the CKD-EPI formula based on creatinine level, age, sex, and ethnic background. It estimates how much blood your kidneys filter per minute, with normal values typically above 90 ml/min/1.73m². Values below 60 ml/min/1.73m² indicate moderate kidney impairment, while values below 30 ml/min/1.73m² signifies severe impairment.
CreatinineCreatinine is a waste product from muscle metabolism that's filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Serum levels remain relatively constant with normal kidney function, making it a reliable marker for kidney filtration capacity. Elevated levels suggest reduced kidney function.