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What Does The Following Anomaly Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: Hi,I'm 22 weeks & 2 days pregnant.I've just done my anomaly scan.There is mild pelviectasis on fetal's right kidney about 5.1mm.whether it affects baby after his birth or through pregnancy.I'm much concerned.is this correct itself or requires any treatment?thanks a lot.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your fetal findings suggests mildly prominent right renal pelvis.Since your pregnancy is 22 weeks,it is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy.Generally unilateral involvement shows excellent prognosis.
You shouldn't be worried and only need follow up ultrasound.
It is usually not a serious finding and it may get resolve with advancement of pregnancy or early post-partum period.
It usually doesn't require any treatment.

Wish you all the best.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Does The Following Anomaly Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello Your fetal findings suggests mildly prominent right renal pelvis.Since your pregnancy is 22 weeks,it is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy.Generally unilateral involvement shows excellent prognosis. You shouldn't be worried and only need follow up ultrasound. It is usually not a serious finding and it may get resolve with advancement of pregnancy or early post-partum period. It usually doesn't require any treatment. Wish you all the best. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX