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Kidney Ultrasound Showed Size With Increased Cortical Echogenicity, Lesion In Renal Pelvis. Meaning?

Hi, My father who is 65 years old, today he got the ultrasound done of his kidney. The report says both the kidneys are normal in position,size with increased cortical echogenicity. Echogenetic solid mass lesion is noted in the left renal pelvis wit irregular cauliflower outer margin encasing the aorta ,IVC,Left Renal Artery measuring 152*118*136mm. Whats does this mean???
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
The USG findings which you have mentioned are suggestive of a possible cancer.
This can be confirmed by doing a CT Scan.
Please see a urologist ASAP
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Kidney Ultrasound Showed Size With Increased Cortical Echogenicity, Lesion In Renal Pelvis. Meaning?

Hi Thanks for the query. The USG findings which you have mentioned are suggestive of a possible cancer. This can be confirmed by doing a CT Scan. Please see a urologist ASAP Hope this helps Good luck.