A medullary sponge kidney

Description

Drawing of a medullary sponge kidney. The large part of the kidney appears to be porous, like a sponge. An inset shows a microscopic view of a nephron with cysts growing on the tubule. Labels point to the cysts.

Alternate Text

Drawing of a medullary sponge kidney. The large part of the kidney appears to be porous, like a sponge. An inset shows a microscopic view of a nephron with cysts growing on the tubule. Labels point to the cysts.

Caption

In MSK, cysts form in the collecting tubes and keep urine from flowing freely through the kidneys.

Diseases or Conditions

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1.03 MB | 3000 x 1800

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