Renal column
| Renal column | |
|---|---|
Renal papilla | |
| Details | |
| System | Urinary system |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | columnae renales |
| TA98 | A08.1.01.019 |
| TA2 | 3370 |
| FMA | 17633 |
| Anatomical terminology] | |
The renal columns, Bertin columns, or columns of Bertin, a.k.a. columns of Bertini are extensions of the
renal pyramids
. They allow the cortex to be better anchored. (Cortical extensions into the medullary space.)
Each column consists of lines of blood vessels and urinary tubes and a fibrous material.
A hypertrophied renal column (or renal pseudotumor) may be differentiated from an actual
renal tumor with the help of a DMSA scan
. The scan will show the area as one with normal activity if it is a pseudotumor or will show decreased uptake if it is a cystic or solid renal mass.
See also
- Renal pyramids
- Renal papilla
- Renal medulla
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