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Imaging
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Hypertrophic or enlarged column of Bertin, junctional parenchyma, lobar dysmorphism, renal pseudotumor, renal septum, septal cortex, focal cortical hyperplasia, benign cortical rest
Definitions
- Hypertrophic band of normal cortical tissue that separates pyramids of renal medulla
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- McArthur C et al: Current and potential renal applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Clin Radiol. 67(9):909-22, 2012
- Fretzayas A et al: Differential diagnosis of renal mass. Columns of Bertin. Pediatr Nephrol. 25(3):441-4, 2010
- Yeh HC: Some misconceptions and pitfalls in ultrasonography. Ultrasound Q. 17(3):129-55, 2001
- Yeh HC et al: Junctional parenchyma: revised definition of hypertrophic column of Bertin. Radiology. 185(3):725-32, 1992
- Lafortune M et al: Sonography of the hypertrophied column of Bertin. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 146(1):53-6, 1986
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Hypertrophic or enlarged column of Bertin, junctional parenchyma, lobar dysmorphism, renal pseudotumor, renal septum, septal cortex, focal cortical hyperplasia, benign cortical rest
Definitions
- Hypertrophic band of normal cortical tissue that separates pyramids of renal medulla
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- McArthur C et al: Current and potential renal applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Clin Radiol. 67(9):909-22, 2012
- Fretzayas A et al: Differential diagnosis of renal mass. Columns of Bertin. Pediatr Nephrol. 25(3):441-4, 2010
- Yeh HC: Some misconceptions and pitfalls in ultrasonography. Ultrasound Q. 17(3):129-55, 2001
- Yeh HC et al: Junctional parenchyma: revised definition of hypertrophic column of Bertin. Radiology. 185(3):725-32, 1992
- Lafortune M et al: Sonography of the hypertrophied column of Bertin. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 146(1):53-6, 1986
