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Subject: Re: Medullary Sponge Kidney
Forum: The Urology Forum
Topic Area: Kidney/Urinary Stones
Posted by Marcia J. Peterson on June 01, 1999 at 09:55:05I have been battling kidney stones since 1992 and have had a parathyroid tumor and it was removed and benign in 1995, I was recently seen at the University of Iowa Urology Clinic and diagnosed with MSK. I have done numerous blood studies and 24 hr urine collections and all my test come back within the normal limits.
My question "Is there any cure for this and what is the long term outlook?"
I appreciate any information that you may give me.Thankyou Marcia J. Peterson
Posted by HFHS M.D.-AK on June 03, 1999 at 15:53:41Dear Marcia,
Medulary sponge kidney is characterized by dilated collecting tubules in one or more renal papillae. In the absence of complications, it is asymptomatic and benign condition, but UTIs and nephrolithiasis are more common. The stone profile among patients with MSK and non-MSK patients are equivalent. I would drink plenty of fluids and repeat a 24 hrs urine down the road. There is no cure for this condition but rather a condition that needs to managed. With the exception of stone formation, your outlook is good.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568). Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Medulary sponge kidney
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