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Kidney - Normal Variants Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by

Sonographic pictures of normal variants of the kidney

This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.

Hypert­rophied Column of Bertin

Column of Bertin extends into sinus.

Junctional Parenc­hymal Defect

Triangular echogenic area located anterior and superior to the kidney.
 

Duplicated Collecting System

The sinus is divided into 2. With this is mind, 2 ureters can develop.
 

Horseshoe Kidney

Kidneys are connected; typically at the lower poles.