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Did Renal Ultrasound, Had Mild Bilateral Pelvicalyceal Dilatation, Evaluation To Ensure Stability/regression, Exclude Progression. Meaning?
Question: I had a renal ultrasound which was normal except for "mild bilateral pelvicalyceal dilatation". What does this mean and does it imply pathology?
The radiologist recommended "follow -up evaluation to ensure stability/regression and exclude progression.
The radiologist recommended "follow -up evaluation to ensure stability/regression and exclude progression.
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Pelvicalyceal dilation means that there was a bit of dilation of the portion of your kidney which collects urine. This can sometimes happen if there is an obstruction in the ureter such as a kidney stone.
It could also be a normal anatomical variant that yours is a bit more dilated than average. This is something I would not worry about at all right now unless you are having issues with urination.
The followup is reasonable to document that this is a stable finding or that it resolves. If for some reason the dilation becomes more pronounced you might end up seeing a urologist who can assess to see if there is anything of concern.
Thanks again for the query. I hope my response has been helpful. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Thanks for the query.
Pelvicalyceal dilation means that there was a bit of dilation of the portion of your kidney which collects urine. This can sometimes happen if there is an obstruction in the ureter such as a kidney stone.
It could also be a normal anatomical variant that yours is a bit more dilated than average. This is something I would not worry about at all right now unless you are having issues with urination.
The followup is reasonable to document that this is a stable finding or that it resolves. If for some reason the dilation becomes more pronounced you might end up seeing a urologist who can assess to see if there is anything of concern.
Thanks again for the query. I hope my response has been helpful. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Radhika
I do not have any urinary complaints and there were no stones seen in the study. When and what sort of followup would you suggest, assuming I remain asymptomatic?
Hello again,
I would suggest a followup ultrasound study in 3 months. If it appears the same then I would recheck it again at 1 year. No other studies are really necessary.
Thanks again for the query and followup. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Wish you good health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
I would suggest a followup ultrasound study in 3 months. If it appears the same then I would recheck it again at 1 year. No other studies are really necessary.
Thanks again for the query and followup. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Wish you good health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Jyoti Patil
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