Abstract
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Describe the sonographic appearance of a prominent column of Bertin.
Identify ways in which renal cell carcinoma can mimic a prominent column of Bertin.
Recall the estimated rate of incidence for prominent columns of Bertin and renal cell carcinomas in the patient population.
What is another name for prominent column of Bertin? A. Atrophic column of Bertin B. Hypoechoic column of Bertin C. Hypertrophic column of Bertin D. Renal cortical column
A prominent column of Bertin shows similar echogenicity to the renal cortex with a continuous and defined indentation of the renal cortical tissue extending into the renal sinus. What is the name for the anatomical presentation of this appearance? A. Cortical split sign B. Split hilum sign C. Split sinus sign D. Renal sinus split sign
Prominent columns of Bertin occur in what percentage of the population? A. 25% B. 12% C. 50% D. 40%
Which sonographic feature of renal cell carcinomas causes some of them to mimic a normal prominent column of Bertin? A. They are isoechoic. B. They are hypoechoic. C. They are echogenic. D. They are heterogeneous.
Prominent columns of Bertin are usually seen in what portion of the kidney? A. Upper pole B. Lower pole C. Mid renal pole D. Lateral kidney
Renal cell carcinoma accounts for what percent of malignancies in the global adult population? A. 2-4% B. 8-10% C. 15% D. Greater than 20%
What presenting symptom was common among all three patients presented in the three case studies? A. Flank pain B. Urinary tract infection (UTI) C. Dysuria D. Hematuria