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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Medullary sponge kidney (MSK)
Synonyms
- Renal tubular ectasia
Definitions
- Cystic dilation of collecting ducts in renal medulla
IMAGING
General Features
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CT Findings
MR Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Natural History & Prognosis
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Jones JA et al: Medullary sponge kidney and urinary calculi: aeromedical concerns. Aviat Space Environ Med. 79(7):707-11, 2008
- Maw AM et al: Diagnosis of medullary sponge kidney by computed tomographic urography. Am J Kidney Dis. 50(1):146-50, 2007
- Lang EK et al: Improved detection of renal pathologic features on multiphasic helical CT compared with IVU in patients presenting with microscopic hematuria. Urology. 61(3):528-32, 2003
- Levine E et al: Current concepts and controversies in imaging of renal cystic diseases. Urol Clin North Am. 24(3):523-43, 1997
- Ginalski JM et al: Medullary sponge kidney on axial computed tomography: comparison with excretory urography. Eur J Radiol. 12(2):104-7, 1991
- Ginalski JM et al: Does medullary sponge kidney cause nephrolithiasis? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 155(2):299-302, 1990
- Boag GS et al: CT visualization of medullary sponge kidney. Urol Radiol. 9(4):220-1, 1988
- Parks JH et al: Calcium nephrolithiasis and medullary sponge kidney in women. N Engl J Med. 306(18):1088-91, 1982
- Madewell JE et al: Radiologic-pathologic correlations in cystic disease of the kidney. Radiol Clin North Am. 17(2):261-79, 1979
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Medullary sponge kidney (MSK)
Synonyms
- Renal tubular ectasia
Definitions
- Cystic dilation of collecting ducts in renal medulla
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Jones JA et al: Medullary sponge kidney and urinary calculi: aeromedical concerns. Aviat Space Environ Med. 79(7):707-11, 2008
- Maw AM et al: Diagnosis of medullary sponge kidney by computed tomographic urography. Am J Kidney Dis. 50(1):146-50, 2007
- Lang EK et al: Improved detection of renal pathologic features on multiphasic helical CT compared with IVU in patients presenting with microscopic hematuria. Urology. 61(3):528-32, 2003
- Levine E et al: Current concepts and controversies in imaging of renal cystic diseases. Urol Clin North Am. 24(3):523-43, 1997
- Ginalski JM et al: Medullary sponge kidney on axial computed tomography: comparison with excretory urography. Eur J Radiol. 12(2):104-7, 1991
- Ginalski JM et al: Does medullary sponge kidney cause nephrolithiasis? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 155(2):299-302, 1990
- Boag GS et al: CT visualization of medullary sponge kidney. Urol Radiol. 9(4):220-1, 1988
- Parks JH et al: Calcium nephrolithiasis and medullary sponge kidney in women. N Engl J Med. 306(18):1088-91, 1982
- Madewell JE et al: Radiologic-pathologic correlations in cystic disease of the kidney. Radiol Clin North Am. 17(2):261-79, 1979
