KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital anomaly in which kidneys are fused by isthmus at lower poles You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Fetal lobulation, persistent fetal lobulation Normal variant anatomy with indentations of renal surface caused by incomplete fusion of renal lobes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
Imaging Anatomy The kidneys are bean-shaped, paired, retroperitoneal organs. The renal parenchyma has 2 major components: The cortex (outer portion) and the medulla (inner portion). The renal parenchyma is divided in multiple lobes (8-18), each of which is composed of…
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KEY FACTS Imaging CT: Mild enhancement of bilateral adrenal masses MR: T2-intense, T1-isointense (to muscle), bulky adrenal masses Ultrasound: Hypoechoic suprarenal lesions PET/CT: Hypermetabolic adrenal tumor You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant tumor of sympathetic chain primitive neural crest cells Increasing degrees of cellular differentiation/benignity along spectrum: Neuroblastoma (malignant) → ganglioneuroblastoma → ganglioneuroma (benign) Imaging Location Adrenal (35-48%) Extraadrenal retroperitoneum (25-35%) Posterior mediastinum (16-20%) Small round solitary mass…