Lower pole of the kidney

What does "Lower pole of the kidney" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "lower pole of the kidney" refers to the bottom part of the kidney. The kidney is a bean-shaped organ, and just like a bean, it has an upper and a lower part. The lower pole is simply the bottom half of this organ. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe the location of kidney stones or other kidney-related conditions.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.