CHORUS
Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology
Kidney
About CHORUS
Disclaimer
Copyright
|
Tamm-Horsfall protein deposition
also known as stasis nephropathy
- perinatal renal insult of less severe degree than acute cortical necrosis
- prolonged nephograms on IV urograms
- renal ultrasound:
- increased echogenicity in central portions of pyramids
- preservation of hypoechoic peripheral medulla
- due to deposition of Tamm-Horsfall protein in the tubules
- Benign course, usually resolves completely
Stephen H. Hite, M.D. - 10 January 1996
Last updated: 1 October 2013
Copyright © 2013, Charles E. Kahn, Jr.
|