Enlarged, palpable kidneys can be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Pyelonephritis d. Cirrhosis
b. Hydronephrosis e. Polycystic kidney disease
c. Neoplasms f. Congestive heart failure
B, C, E
Enlarged, palpable kidneys can be caused by hydronephrosis, neoplasms, or polycystic kidney disease. Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the renal parenchyma and collecting system (including the renal pelvis). The kidneys are not enlarged or palpable with this disorder. Splenomegaly can be due to cirrhosis and congestive heart disease.
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