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Column of Bertin, Kidney
Column of Bertin, Kidney
Jane S. Kim, MD
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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 between medullary pyramids
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
Houat AP et al: Congenital anomalies of the upper urinary tract: a comprehensive review. Radiographics. 41(2):462-86, 2021
Algin O et al: Hypertrophic columns of bertin: imaging findings. Eurasian J Med. 46(1):61-3, 2014
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 between medullary pyramids
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
Houat AP et al: Congenital anomalies of the upper urinary tract: a comprehensive review. Radiographics. 41(2):462-86, 2021
Algin O et al: Hypertrophic columns of bertin: imaging findings. Eurasian J Med. 46(1):61-3, 2014
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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