Medullary Sponge Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
who gets it?
A
uncommon and sporadic
2
Q
pathology
A
dilatation of collecting ducts
severe cases - medullary area appears like a sponge
cysts have calculi
3
Q
how is it investigated?
A
excretion urography - demarcate calculi
4
Q
what is the prognosis?
A
renal failure is usual
