Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Caspian J Intern Med
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10.22088/cjim
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Evaluation of Normal Renal Size and its Influencing Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Adult Population of Mashhad.
Radiology
Radiology
Original Article
Original Article
<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="line-height:14pt"><b><i><span style="color:blue">Background</span></i></b><i><span style="color:blue">:</span></i> <span style="color:black">The normal range of kidney size is a controversial issue among different populations given to its impressibility by multiple factors, therefore, this study aimed to provide valid reference ranges for kidney dimensions in the adult population of Mashhad. Also, we assessed the association of kidney size characteristics with some personal predisposing factors.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"></span></span><br>
<span style="line-height:14pt"><b><i><span style="color:blue">Methods:</span></i></b> <span style="color:black">This cross-sectional study was conducted on 938 healthy individuals. Ultrasound measurement, physical examination, and laboratory analysis were performed. Demographic, dietary, and anthropometric data were obtained. The variables were categorized into 5 groups each, and data analysis were performed using the following statistical tests: Pearson correlation test, variance analysis, t-test, and chi-square test. A value of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"></span></i></span><br>
<span style="line-height:14pt"><b><i><span style="color:blue">Results:</span></i></b> <span style="color:black">Weight had the most association with kidney size followed to a lesser extent by height and age. Even after adjustment for other confounding variables, weight remained as an independent factor, while this effect was resolved for height and age. Also, all values for renal function, body bio-impedance, blood pressure components, and water intake were notably correlated with kidney size.</span><b><i><span style="color:blue"></span></i></b></span><br>
<span style="line-height:14pt"><b><i><span style="color:blue">Conclusion</span></i></b><i><span style="color:blue">:</span></i> <span style="color:black">This study determined the normal kidney size in healthy adults. We also declared the normal range of kidney size is a dynamic concept and should be assessed for each individual separately according to their personal determinative factors.</span><b><i><span style="color:#0033cc"></span></i></b></span></span></span>
kidney Size, Ultrasound, Anthropometric characteristics, renal function
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http://caspjim.com/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2302-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Masoud
Pezeshki Rad
pezeshkiradm@mums.ac.ir
100319475328460037622
100319475328460037622
No
Department of Radiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Bita
Abbasi
abbasib@mums.ac.ir
100319475328460037623
100319475328460037623
No
Department of Radiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Niloufar
Valizadeh
Niloufar.valizadeh@bums.ac.ir
100319475328460037624
100319475328460037624
No
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Farbod
Hatami
F.hatami@icloud.com
100319475328460037625
100319475328460037625
No
Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
Fariba
Tohidinezhad
tohidinf9@mums.ac.ir
100319475328460037626
100319475328460037626
No
Department of Medical Informatics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Zahra
Gharehbaghi
Gharehbz951@mums.ac.ir
100319475328460037627
100319475328460037627
Yes
Department of Radiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran