Medullary sponge kidney on IVP

Discussion:

The intravenous pyelogram shows ectatic distal collecting ducts containing the microcalcifications, forming the bouquet of flowers appearance.  If you look closer there are also dilated contrast-filled tubules within the renal medulla which is known as the paintbrush appearance. These findings are characteristic for medullary sponge kidney (MSK) on an intravenous pyelogram.

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