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Dense renal papillae: a quantitative study using computed tomography.

A K Dixon1, N S Ashford, T Sherwood

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Cambridge, UK.

Nephron
|January 1, 1988
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Renal papillae show higher computed tomography (CT) attenuation than the renal cortex/outer medulla in most patients. This increased papillary density is particularly noticeable in patients with widespread malignancy and other illnesses.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Renal papillae and cortex/outer medulla (COM) exhibit varying CT attenuation.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate renal imaging interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the CT attenuation of renal papillae with the COM in a patient cohort.
  • To identify factors associated with increased papillary attenuation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 100 abdominal CT scans.
  • Quantitative measurement of Hounsfield units (HU) in renal papillae and COM.
  • Comparison of attenuation values between different patient groups.

Main Results:

  • 73% of patients showed papillary attenuation >5 HU higher than COM.

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  • 11% exhibited a marked increase (≥15 HU).
  • Increased papillary attenuation was most prominent in patients with widespread malignancy, thin individuals, and inpatients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Renal papillary attenuation is often higher than COM on CT scans.
    • Elevated papillary density is associated with significant illness, particularly malignancy.
    • This finding may have diagnostic implications in specific patient populations.