The role of renal ultrasound and its correlation with biomarkers in the medical screening of apparently healthy individuals in a Nigerian University

Adamu Yakubu; Abubakar  Umar; Bunza Jafaru  Muhammad; Chimezie Great  Akwaeze; Muhammad  Sidi; Alhaji Modu  Ali; Muhammed Abba; Geofery  Luntsi; Anas  Mohammed

doi:10.46481/asr.2024.3.3.231

Authors

Adamu Yakubu
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Federal University of Lafia
Abubakar Umar Department of Radiography, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria
Bunza Jafaru Muhammad 2Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria
Chimezie Great Akwaeze Department of Radiography, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria
Muhammad Sidi Department of Medical Radiography, College of Medical Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Alhaji Modu Ali Department of Radiology, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Muhammed Abba Department of Radiography, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Geofery Luntsi Department of Medical Radiography, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Anas Mohammed Department of Radiology, Specialist Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Sonography, Kidney, Biomarkers, Students, Sokoto

Abstract

Kidney ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that uses images to assess kidney size, shape, location, and blood flow. It uses B-mode imaging for easy renal anatomy assessment and is often used for renal interventions. Clinical laboratory tests assess kidney function, focusing on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and proteinuria. Serum creatinine is more accurate than urea, but urea is increased earlier in renal disease. Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) students undergo routine pre-admission checks for visual acuity and body mass index (BMI), but kidney sonographic and laboratory investigations are not conducted. Hence, the need for this study. The research aimed at evaluating the sonographic findings of the kidneys and their correlation with biochemical markers among apparently healthy medical students in UDUS. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 apparently healthy medical students. Data was collected for sonographic and laboratory investigations and recorded on a data capture sheet. The study found incidental discoveries among the students, despite no symptoms. Laboratory results were normal, possibly due to protein-rich diets and physical activity. Sonographic results were significant compared to biochemical indices, but serum creatinine and right kidney bipolar length with BMI and gender were insignificant. In conclusion, renal ultrasound plays an important role in assessing the kidneys and should be the first line in diagnostic investigation. This study helped in revealing the renal status of the students.

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