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What Causes Mild Dilatation Of The Renal Pelvis In An Infant?
Question: My son is 1 year and 3 month old...while scanning, it was observed to be that, minimal to mild right pelvicalyceal system seperation. no significant hydronephrosis or ballooning of renal pelvis and ureter collapsed was noted. need your help to understand on the same and will be there any issues for the same in future?
will it be alright during the age?
will it be alright during the age?
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Mild dilatation of the renal pelvis is a relatively common finding during prenatal (i.e. during pregnancy) Usually this is insignificant and will disappear on follow up ultrasounds as the child grows.
It is usually with moderate and severe abnormalities that children suffer with repeated urinary infections and such children require surgical correction of the problem. However this is not the case in your son.
In the absence of any ballooning of the renal pelvis or of the ureter, it is unlikely that there is any obstruction. If the dilation persists, a 'diuretic renogram' will help to fairly conclusively rule out obstruction...
Warm Regards
Dear XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Mild dilatation of the renal pelvis is a relatively common finding during prenatal (i.e. during pregnancy) Usually this is insignificant and will disappear on follow up ultrasounds as the child grows.
It is usually with moderate and severe abnormalities that children suffer with repeated urinary infections and such children require surgical correction of the problem. However this is not the case in your son.
In the absence of any ballooning of the renal pelvis or of the ureter, it is unlikely that there is any obstruction. If the dilation persists, a 'diuretic renogram' will help to fairly conclusively rule out obstruction...
Warm Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you Dr.
Will it be required to follow-up with scan may be in 6 month frequency?
Will it be required to follow-up with scan may be in 6 month frequency?
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