Ectopic kidney Ectopic kidney also called “renal ectopia”, is a developmental renal anomaly characterized by one or both of the kidneys that isn’t located in its proper
Percutaneous nephrostomy Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) also called nephropyelostomy, is an interventional procedure that creates an artificial opening between the kidney and the skin which allows
Renin activity Renin is an enzyme that controls aldosterone production. Renin converts angiotensinogen to inactive angiotensin 1 ((Scott JH, Dunn RJ. Physiology, Aldosterone. . In:
Discoid meniscus Discoid meniscus is an abnormal meniscus that is thicker than normal and has a different shape and texture that usually affects the lateral
Twilight sleep anesthesia Twilight sleep anesthesia also known as a twilight anesthesia, "I.V. sedation", "conscious sedation" or "zombie state," is an anesthetic technique characterized by insensibility to
Oculocardiac reflex The oculocardiac reflex also known as trigeminovagal reflex, Aschner phenomenon, Aschner reflex, or Aschner-Dagnini reflex, is a reduction in heart rate (bradycardia) associated
Pupillary light reflex The pupillary light reflex is an autonomic reflex that constricts the pupil in response to light, thereby adjusting the amount of light
Atonic seizure Atonic seizure also known as "drop attacks" or "drop seizures", where the person’s muscles suddenly relax and they become floppy ((Blume W.T., Lüders
Erythema marginatum Erythema marginatum is described as the presence of pink rings with pale centers and rounded or serpiginous margins on the trunk and inner surfaces of