What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Results Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2014

Question: can u plss explain my ultrasound scan report taken on 30 weeks?

Single live intra uterine pregnancy corresponding to 29.5 weeks of gestation in cephalic presentation. Right renal pelvis measures 4.9mm and left renal pelvis measures 8.0mm. BPD and HC<15th%. Suggested follow up. Normal doppler parameter.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are rightly advised for follow up scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your findings in detail.

Main finding is mild dilatation of renal pelvis in left kidney.This condition is called as pyelectasis in which there is mild dilatation of fetal renal pelvis in AP diameter.
It is the most common fetal abnormality detected on prenatal ultrasound examination.

You are rightly advised for follow up scan.In many cases,it resolves with the progression of pregnancy.It is important to know about the amount of amniotic fluid.

If dilatation of renal pelvis persists,then it can be managed even after birth.
Baby may need antibiotics and few investigations.Since there is only mild dilatation,we can expect that it will resolve with progression of pregnancy.Let's hope for the best.

Other findings are within normal limit.
There is single intrauterine live fetus with cephalic presentation(means fetal head is towards maternal pelvis).
BPD(Biparietal diameter) and HC (Head circumference) are within normal limit.

Doppler parameters are also within normal limit.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (4 minutes later)

this kind of mild dilation is common in male babies my frnd said. is it so dr?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,this is more found in male baby.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing back

Yes, mild dilatation is more common in male babies due to posterior urethral valve.
Don't worry.It is a treatable condition.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (3 minutes later)

this is the 2nd trimester scan report. and pls compare and say any improvement in the baby's condition from 2nd to 3rd trimester?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing back

As compared to previous USG reports, there is improvement in the status of right kidney.However,there is deterioration in the left kidney.So,you need follow-up.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (11 minutes later)

As a mother can i able to do something to change the condition of my baby? any exercise or medication like tat? so tat i can talk wit tis with my doctor. my doc not even mentioned this cond abt my baby to me.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing back

You shouldn't be so worried.This is a common finding during antenatal checkup and mostly it resolves with advancement of pregnancy.This might be the reason for taking it lightly by your doctor.

Only watchful observation is required in majority of the cases.Your baby has only mild dilatation in left kidney and it can be well managed.It is good that ureters are normal.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (9 minutes later)

Thank you dr. my dr saying me to walk but when im walking i get pain in abdomen sometimes right and sometimes left. once if i drink some water and ly down the pain wil b gone. and baby in cephalic presentation know may be that's the reason i couldnt walk or stand much time? i feel heavy in my lower abdomen sometimes if i stand for long. and baby started kicks strongly. this pain started oly before a week and no pain in the past months. baby is 29 weeks and 5 days in Actual Gestational Age and LMP age is 30weeks 3 days. when can i expect delivery? because of baby heads down can i expect soon? my dr said im not sure abt due dates.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing back

Mild pain and discomfort is normal phenomenon during pregnancy.It is due to intermittent contraction of the uterus.
With the passage of time movement of baby increases ,so you are getting strong kicks.It is normal.

Cephalic presentation(means fetal head is towards maternal pelvis)is the most common position of fetus in uterus.It doesn't lead to early labour.

Expected date of delivery is calculated from first day of last menstrual period.Normally expected date is calculated by adding 9 months and 7 days counting from 1st day of last menstrual period.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

so can i continue walking dr?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,you should continue walking.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing back

Yes,you should continue walking and light activities.Light activity is good during pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar