Kidney Enlargement X Ray. The right kidney is located dorsal to the descending duodenum and the ascending colon. Basic information regarding the size shape and position of the kidneys ureters and bladder may be obtained with a kub x ray.
Doctors can use it to help them diagnose. Conventional x rays involve some exposure to ionizing radiation a type of radiation strong enough to damage some cells. A kidney ureter and bladder kub study is an x ray study that allows your doctor to assess the organs of your urinary and gastrointestinal systems.
The right kidney is located dorsal to the descending duodenum and the ascending colon.
Conventional x rays involve some exposure to ionizing radiation a type of radiation strong enough to damage some cells. The presence of calcifications kidney stones in the kidneys or ureters may be noted. Enlargement of the right kidney can cause medial and ventral displacement of the descending duodenum and medial and ventral displacement of the ascending colon. If the left kidney enlarges it tends to displace the descending colon medially and ventrally.