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Can an enlarged column of bertin cause pain

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Very unlikely : This finding is considered a normal variant. I am not aware of any time that this has caused pain in any of my patients.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No reason is normal: However, you must have had a kidney ultrasound or ct scan of the kidney to discover cause of kidney pain. Hypercalcuria, where calcium crystals can obstruct the intr-renal collecting tubules, can cause kidney pain without being seen radiologically. Urinanalysis might demonstrate microhematuria or abnormal calcium/creatinine ratio.

Answered 8/31/2017

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Normal variant: Column of bertin is normal variation of renal develoepment representing prominentt cortex where segments of kidneys have fused.The enlargement of the renal olumns is most common at the in the mid portion of kidney.. This is a benign condition sometimes mistaken for a renal tumor. No symptoms have been associated with this variant.

Answered 9/11/2017

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