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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.
Overview
Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital disorder of the kidneys characterized by a cystic dilatation of the collecting tubules in one or both kidneys.
Diagnosis
Computed Tomography
- Unenhanced CT scan findings may be normal or demonstrate medullary nephrocalcinosis.
- Enhanced scans may demonstrate contrast accumulation within the papillae.
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