Saturday, February 25, 2023

Just a normal renal anatomical variant

An incidental finding in right kidney:
Not uncommon to see in the kidneys, this is just a normal anatomical variant called hypertrophied column of Bertin. 

More on Bertin column:
Hypertrophied column of Bertin refers to an anatomical variation where the renal parenchyma between two renal pyramids is enlarged.
Sonography is a commonly used imaging modality to visualize the hypertrophied column of Bertin.
A hypertrophied column of Bertin can mimic a renal mass on sonography, leading to unnecessary interventions.
Careful analysis of the sonographic features of the hypertrophied column of Bertin can help distinguish it from a renal mass.
Radiologists should be familiar with the appearance of the hypertrophied column of Bertin on sonography to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary procedures.

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