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What is the definition of Medullary Sponge Kidney?
Medullary sponge kidney (MSK) is a birth defect of tiny tubes (tubules) inside the kidneys. In MSK, tiny sacs called cysts form in the inner part of the kidney (the medulla), creating a sponge-like appearance. The cysts keep urine from flowing freely through the tubules. Many people with MSK have no symptoms, but others may have blood in the urine, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. Rarely, MSK leads to more serious problems, such as chronic pain and kidney failure. The cause for MSK is unknown but some cases may run in families.
What are the alternative names for Medullary Sponge Kidney?
  • Medullary sponge kidney
  • Cacchi Ricci disease
  • Cacchi-Ricci disease
  • Cacchi-Ricci syndrome
  • Cystic dilatation of renal collecting tubes
  • MSK
  • Precalicial canalicular ectasia
  • Precalyceal canalicular ectasia
  • Sponge kidney
Who are the top Medullary Sponge Kidney Local Doctors?
Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Poyyapakkam R. Srivaths
Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics | Nephrology
Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Poyyapakkam R. Srivaths
Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics | Nephrology

Texas Childrens Physician Group

6701 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 
 (23.4 mi)
832-824-1000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Poyyapakkam Srivaths is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Srivaths and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Medullary Sponge Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Srivaths is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Juan J. Olivero
Nephrology
Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Juan J. Olivero
Nephrology

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

6565 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 
 (23.6 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Juan Olivero is a Nephrologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Olivero and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Medullary Sponge Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Olivero is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Mehrad Adibi
Urology
Experienced in Medullary Sponge Kidney
Dr. Mehrad Adibi
Urology

MD Anderson

2240 Gulf Fwy S, 
League City, TX 
 (40.4 mi)
409-772-1011
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mehrad Adibi is an Urologist in League City, Texas. Dr. Adibi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Medullary Sponge Kidney. His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center