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The Urinary Tract: Renal Collecting Systems, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder

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Various pathologies can involve the urinary tract. In this chapter, we start by illustrating the gross anatomy of the urinary tract. Then, through practical algorithmic approach, we will discuss various patterns that can help in the differential diagnosis and guide radiologists to make a practical differential diagnosis and often reach a specific diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Kaiser Permanente Georgia Region, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Keith P. Tomich MD

  2. Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospitals and School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Sherif G. Nour MD, FRCR

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    Khaled M. Elsayes MD

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Tomich, K.P., Nour, S.G. (2015). The Urinary Tract: Renal Collecting Systems, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder. In: Elsayes, K.M. (eds) Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1884-3_21

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