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      Small kidney (SKD)



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        VD

      • Defining characteristics:
        One or both kidneys are small in size (length of kidney in relation to the lumbar vertebrae)

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Chronic kidney disease

      • 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, discuss treatment such as IV/SQ fluid therapy

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Monitor for PU/PD, anuria, vomiting, inappetence

       

      *SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound