Lab: Pathology of Urinary Tract Infection and Chronic Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Hydronephrosis is defined by _____________.
A
dilation of the renal pelvis and atrophy of the renal cortex
2
Q
Why do pathologists cover resected specimens in ink?
A
Because they can then tell surgeons if the margins are clean (which is important in cases of cancer)
