Moth eaten calyces

Last revised by Avni K P Skandhan on 23 Feb 2018

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Citation:

Skandhan A, Hancox L, Weerakkody Y, et al. Moth eaten calyces. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25557

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25557

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/25557

rID:

25557

Article created:

29 Oct 2013, Avni K P Skandhan

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At the time the article was created Avni K P Skandhan had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

23 Feb 2018, Avni K P Skandhan

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Avni K P Skandhan had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

5 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Urogenital

Tags:

tuberculosis, renal, refs, stub

Synonyms:

Moth eaten calyx

Moth eaten calyx refers to the ragged, feathery calyceal outline due to irregular erosions of the calyx. It is one of the earliest excretory urographic appearance of genitourinary tuberculosis.

Pathology

This appearance is due to necrotizing papillitis, which may further progress to form medullary cavities which may eventually communicate with the collecting system.