Table 2 Size of the kidneys, parenchymal width and resistance indices (RI) of multiple myeloma patients with normal (group 1) and impaired (group 2) renal function
From: Determination of intrarenal resistance index (RI) in patients with multiple myeloma
Group 1 | Group 2 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Length right kidney (cm) | 10.5 ± 0.9 | 10.1 ± 1.6 | n.s. |
Length left kidney (cm) | 10.9 ± 1.1 | 10.5 ± 1.4 | n.s. |
Paren. width, right (cm) | 1.7 ± 0.2 | 1.5 ± 0.3 | n.s. |
Paren. width, left (cm) | 1.6 ± 0.2 | 1.5 ± 0.3 | n.s. |
Hyperechogenicity (n/%) | 4 (24%) | 9 (60%) | < 0.01 |
RI right kidney | 0.67 ± 0.06 | 0.71 ± 0.08 | 0.06 |
RI left kidney | 0.69 ± 0.06 | 0.71 ± 0.07 | 0.15 |