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Locating the Kidneys

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This Daily Doodle illustrates the anatomical position of the left kidney, which is located approximately 1 cm higher than the right kidney. I originally intended to illustrate the surface anatomy, however I did not want to subdue the colors by adding Read more ›

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Acute Pyelonephritis

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This Daily Doodle illustrates non-obstructive acute pyelonephritis, an acute inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis, typically caused by bacterial invasion of the renal parenchyma. As depicted in this doodle, clinical presentation involves fever, flank pain (lightning bolt), nausea and Read more ›

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Uric Acid Stones

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Uric acid is the product of the metabolic breakdown of purine nucleotides. It is composed of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. In the United States and Europe, 5-10% of urinary tract stones are uric acid stones [1]. This percentage increases Read more ›

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3 Secrets of Life

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This Pediatric Urology Daily Doodle illustrates the “3 Secrets of Life” to maintaining a healthy and happy bladder. The first secret – drinking plenty of fluids. Water is best. How much? Enough to create clear and colourless urine, so it Read more ›

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Septic Stone

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Treatment of calculi depends on several factors, including size, location and composition of the stones as well as the patient’s clinical presentation. This Daily Doodle illustrates an angry septic stone, sitting at the UVJ (ureterovesical junction – where the ureter meets the Read more ›

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DDx of Hematuria

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This Daily Doodle illustrates the differential diagnosis of hematuria. A popular mnemonic = “TICS”: T Trauma: trauma, foley insertion, foreign body, extensive exercise Tumor: kidney, bladder, prostatic and urethral neoplasms Toxins: turpentine, phenols, sulfonamides, cyclophosphamide, NSAIDs I Infections: cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, TB Read more ›

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Left Kidney

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Inspired by the artwork of Frank Netter and my experiences in the gross anatomy lab, this Daily Doodle highlights the anatomy and vasculature of the Left Kidney, which is one of the unique areas of asymmetry in the body. The Read more ›

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