Renal column of Bertin

Case contributed by Stefan Lazic
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fever, right loin pain, and pyelonephritis.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Ultrasound images of the right kidney in the long axis show a U-shaped protrusion of the renal cortex into the hilum.

Case Discussion

Classical appearance of a hypertrophied column of Bertin.

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