Fact Sheets

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Polycystic kidney disease is a condition that causes fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in the kidneys. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Bedside Ultrasound
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
Diagnosing Kidney Disease
Yale Medicine has one of the country’s first renal (kidney) pathology labs and deep expertise in diagnosing the disease. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
Germ Cell Tumors
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits inside of the body, within organs such as the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fluoroscopy Imaging After Bariatric Surgery
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.
Diagnosing Lupus Nephritis
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes rampant inflammation throughout the body; lupus nephritis is the diagnosis when the kidneys are involved.
Limb Length Discrepancy
Limb length discrepancy, also called limb length inequality, is a condition in which an individual's arms are legs are of unequal lengths.
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.