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"MEDULLARY SPONGE KIDNEY"

“ Dysplastic dilatation of the papillary collecting tubules leading to papillary urinary stasis, stones and infection . Usually bilateral an...

Dysplastic dilatation of the papillary collecting tubules leading to papillary urinary stasis, stones and infection. Usually bilateral and symmetrical and does not progress to renal failure—asymptomatic. In total, >80% get medullary nephrocalcinosis.
CT
•  Bilateral medullary calcification
•  ‘Paintbrush’ appearance with contrast—contrast in dilated tubules.