Ultrasound Localization Microscopy in Patient With Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT)
Non-invasive Evaluation of Kidneys in Patient With Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) Using Ultrasound Localization Microscopy
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
20 participants
May 13, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This clinical study aims to non-invasively visualize perfusion and microvascularization, as well as individual glomeruli, using Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (ULM) and CEUS in patients with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Minimum Age 1 Month Maximum Age 6 Years Indication for MAG3 Scintigraphy of the Kidney Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Obstruction Diagnosis Availability of the qualified examiner Consent of the parents/legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria1
- Lack of consent of at least one parent
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Interventions
CEUS is a contrast based ultrasound technique and ULM (Ultrasound Localization Microscopy) is a post-processing bioinformatical method to quantify microvascular architecture and perfusion dynamics.
Locations(1)
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NCT06921733