However, they are probably best known for the roles they play in the immune systemâs defense against disease-causing organisms. 1  As part of the immune response, cytokines exert their influence over various white blood cells (leukocytes), including lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and macrophages.
Renal parenchymal echohenicity is a kind of imaging terminology, which can present some renal abnormalities. In most condition, increased renal parenchymal echogenicity indicates that there is a certain degree of kidney damage or renal parenchymal inflammation.
the kidneys demonstrate symmetric enhancement without evidence of hydronephorsisi. no evidence of radiodense reanl stones of note is a 3 mm calcification immediately posterior to the distal right ureter (3/281) without evidence of external ureteral compression. This mri without contrast was done about 8 months ago.