Renal Papillary Necrosis
Alternate Names : Necrosis - Renal Papillae, Renal Medullary Necrosis
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Kidney Anatomy
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The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and the stimulation of red blood cell production.
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Kidney - Blood and Urine Flow
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This is the typical appearance of the blood vessels (vasculature) and urine flow pattern in the kidney. The blood vessels are shown in red and the urine flow pattern in yellow.
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