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VD - Defining characteristics:
One or both of the kidneys is large in size (in relation to the length of the lumbar vertebrae) - Common differential diagnoses:
Acute kidney failure, renal compensatory hypertrophy, hydronephrosis, renal neoplasia - Helpful additional data:
Has the patient been PU/PD? Is there any vomiting? - Commonly associated diagnostics:
Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider abdominal ultrasound if available, consider urine culture - Commonly associated treatments:
Based on primary - Commonly associated home care:
Based on primary
*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound