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Is Mild Bilateral Fetal Renal Pyelectasis Harmful For The Baby?
i am 23 weeks 6 days into preganancy the target scan shows bilateral mild fetal renal pelviectasis noted right measures 6 mm and the left measures 5 mm. what are the consequences.can my baby lead a normal life?is their side effect or it could be a problem?
Wed, 7 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pyelectasis refers to ectasia of the pelvis of the kidneys.
Pelvis is the dilated part of the kidney which receives the urine from the kidney nephrons and it leads into the ureters.
Normally the pelvis lies well within the outline of the kidney.
However, in some instances the pelvis may protrude out from the kidney margin.
This is called pyelectasis.
This is not a life threatening condition.
However, it may cause urine stasis in the pelvis in small percentage of cases.
If it does occur in future, it can be surgically corrected so do not worry.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Pyelectasis refers to ectasia of the pelvis of the kidneys.
Pelvis is the dilated part of the kidney which receives the urine from the kidney nephrons and it leads into the ureters.
Normally the pelvis lies well within the outline of the kidney.
However, in some instances the pelvis may protrude out from the kidney margin.
This is called pyelectasis.
This is not a life threatening condition.
However, it may cause urine stasis in the pelvis in small percentage of cases.
If it does occur in future, it can be surgically corrected so do not worry.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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