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MRI Done, There Is Subtle Lobulation To The Lateral Margin Of The Right Kidney. Any Advice?

I had a MRi done and they are saying there is subtle lobulation ti the lateral margin of the right kidney. this is uncertain, if any clinical significance and ultrasound correlation is recommended. What are they saying that I have a problelm with my right kidney? I had a ultrasound and they wanted to know why just the right kidney and not both.
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Presence of a small lobulation on the lateral margin of right kidney seems to a developmental problem.
Lobulation is due to small overgrowth of the renal tissue.
This kind of lobulation should not be of any consequence to the functioning of the kidney.
However, you can get renal functions done to know the status of the renal functions.
The lobulation can be left in place, but if it causes any symptoms of pressure, you can go for surgical excision.

Consult your doctor for further management.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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MRI Done, There Is Subtle Lobulation To The Lateral Margin Of The Right Kidney. Any Advice?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Presence of a small lobulation on the lateral margin of right kidney seems to a developmental problem. Lobulation is due to small overgrowth of the renal tissue. This kind of lobulation should not be of any consequence to the functioning of the kidney. However, you can get renal functions done to know the status of the renal functions. The lobulation can be left in place, but if it causes any symptoms of pressure, you can go for surgical excision. Consult your doctor for further management. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal