The myth of anechoic renal sinus fat

J. J. Cronan; I. C. Yoder; E. S. Amis; R. C. Pfister

doi:10.1148/radiology.144.1.7089246

The myth of anechoic renal sinus fat

J. J. Cronan, I. C. Yoder, E. S. Amis, R. C. Pfister

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Eight patients with anechoic areas in the central renal sinus were examined by nephrotomography, and hydronephrosis was excluded. In each case, renal sinus lipomatosis appeared to be present, suggesting anechoic fat. However, when further evaluation with cyst puncture or computed tomography was performed, peripelvic cysts were found in all cases. Peripelvic cysts may mimic sinus fat nephrotomographically and produce an anechoic appearance; conversely, when only sinus fat is present, the renal sinus appears echogenic.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	149-152
Number of pages	4
Journal	RADIOLOGY
Volume	144
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.144.1.7089246
State	Published - 1982
Externally published	Yes

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