Interesting Facts about Urology

Urologenzentrum Wien - Nebennierentumor Modell, das von einem Arzt gehalten wird.

Adrenal tumor

An adrenal tumor is a rare tumor that develops in the adrenal glands, two small glands located above the kidneys. These tumors can be either benign…

Biopsy

In urology, biopsy plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases, particularly prostate cancer. By taking tissue samples, doctors can determine…

Frequent urge to urinate

Frequent urination, also known as pollakiuria, can be very stressful for those affected. The constant search for a toilet and having to get up at…

Urologenzentrum Wien - Glucosurie: Urinteststreifen zur Feststellung von Glukose im Urin.

Glycosuria

Glucosuria refers to the presence of glucose (sugar) in the urine. Normally, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the primary urine into the blood by…

Kidney function test

Kidney function tests are essential diagnostic procedures for assessing the health and performance of the kidneys. They help in early detection of…

Urologenzentrum Wien - Nierenverletzung: Darstellung der Niere bei einer Person mit möglicher Verletzung.

Kidney injury

A kidney injury, also called renal trauma, is a serious injury to the kidney caused by external force such as traffic accidents, falls, or sports…

Kidney tumor

A kidney tumor, also known as kidney cancer, is a malignant growth in the kidney cells. Although it is rare, it accounts for around 1-2% of all…

Urologenzentrum Wien - Senkniere: Darstellung der Lageveränderung der Niere bei einer Person mit Senkniere.

Knee bends

A floating kidney, also called nephroptosis, is a condition in which one or both kidneys descend from their normal position in the abdominal cavity…

Urologenzentrum Wien - Proteinurie im Urin anhand eines Teststreifens, der den Eiweißgehalt im Urin zeigt.

Proteinuria

Proteinuria refers to the presence of protein in the urine, which may indicate a dysfunction of the kidneys. Normally, the kidneys filter blood,…

Renal pelvic inflammation

Pyelonephritis is a serious infection of the upper urinary tract that affects both the renal pelvis and the surrounding tissue. This disease is mainly…

Ultrasound in Urology

Ultrasound (sonography) is one of the most important imaging techniques in urology. It allows for a quick, painless, and radiation-free examination of…

Urinalysis

Urinalyses are fundamental diagnostic procedures in medicine that provide valuable information about a patient's health status. They are used for the…