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Question: hi i had twice sonography in 2 months time.in first time my right kedney measures 10.0 *4.2.there it was observed mild fullness of left pelvicalyceal system.few echogenic specs in renal sinus.No renass mass noted.
in second sonography my right kidney is 9.9*4.5 and left kidney is 7.4*3.5 smaller in size with mild prominence of pelvicalcyeal system.
impression- small left kidney with prominent pelvicalceal system
cystitis with significant PVRU S/O chronic retention
is this something serious like kidney failure symtpoms or what?can i be treated with medicines incase u think there is a issue?i am bit worried...please help me
in second sonography my right kidney is 9.9*4.5 and left kidney is 7.4*3.5 smaller in size with mild prominence of pelvicalcyeal system.
impression- small left kidney with prominent pelvicalceal system
cystitis with significant PVRU S/O chronic retention
is this something serious like kidney failure symtpoms or what?can i be treated with medicines incase u think there is a issue?i am bit worried...please help me
Brief Answer:
Findings are not related to kidney failure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Small left kidney may be developmental in origin and in these cases nothing is required.
Important thing is its echogenesity,cortico-medullary differentiation,surface smoothness etc.
Mild prominence of pelvicalcyeal system in left kidney may be due to many reasons like over distended urinary bladder,recent passage of calculus etc.
You need clinical correlation and further investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,renal function test,urine culture and sensitivity.
CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
Your findings also suggest chronic urinary bladder infection.
You may need few antibiotics after complete investigations.
You don't worry.It is a treatable condition.
Your should consult nephrologist.Findings are not related to kidney failure.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Findings are not related to kidney failure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Small left kidney may be developmental in origin and in these cases nothing is required.
Important thing is its echogenesity,cortico-medullary differentiation,surface smoothness etc.
Mild prominence of pelvicalcyeal system in left kidney may be due to many reasons like over distended urinary bladder,recent passage of calculus etc.
You need clinical correlation and further investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,renal function test,urine culture and sensitivity.
CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
Your findings also suggest chronic urinary bladder infection.
You may need few antibiotics after complete investigations.
You don't worry.It is a treatable condition.
Your should consult nephrologist.Findings are not related to kidney failure.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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