Medullary sponge kidney

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aka Benign tubular ectasia


  • Dilatation of the collecting tubules in the medullary pyramids of kidneys
  • 10-30 years old
  • Cysts connect the collecting tubule with the papillary ducts or calyces
  • Cysts may contain calcifications
  • Paintbrush appearance of renal pyramids