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Are Fullness Of Bilateral Pelvi Calyceal System And Polyhydramnios Something Serious During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi, My wife is currently 26W5D pregnant and have been diagnosed with the following:
1) Mild fulness of both renal pelvis ( RS: 6mm diameter & LS: 5mm diameter with no obvious calyceal/ureteric dilation
2) Polyhydramnios with AFI 19.9 cms.
Please let me know if this is something to be worried about.
1) Mild fulness of both renal pelvis ( RS: 6mm diameter & LS: 5mm diameter with no obvious calyceal/ureteric dilation
2) Polyhydramnios with AFI 19.9 cms.
Please let me know if this is something to be worried about.
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on the facts and reports that you have posted your wife who is in her 26th week of pregnancy has been detected on routine ultrasound scanning to have fullness of bilateral Pelvi Calyceal system and Polyhydramnios.
It is not uncommon to get dilatation of Pelvi Calyceal System of the kidneys third trimester of pregnancy due to pressure of the gravid uterus over ureters ,There is nothing to be worried about it. This would get resolved to normal after delivery.
As regards the polyhydramnios it is excessive amniotic fluid. However it does not arm the baby.
Be under constant observation of your Obstetrician and monitor it frequently .She would be the best judge to decide regarding any intervention if required.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Patil
Nothing to be worried about
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on the facts and reports that you have posted your wife who is in her 26th week of pregnancy has been detected on routine ultrasound scanning to have fullness of bilateral Pelvi Calyceal system and Polyhydramnios.
It is not uncommon to get dilatation of Pelvi Calyceal System of the kidneys third trimester of pregnancy due to pressure of the gravid uterus over ureters ,There is nothing to be worried about it. This would get resolved to normal after delivery.
As regards the polyhydramnios it is excessive amniotic fluid. However it does not arm the baby.
Be under constant observation of your Obstetrician and monitor it frequently .She would be the best judge to decide regarding any intervention if required.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Patil
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