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What Causes Pelvicaliceal Fullness In Fetal Kidney On Pregnancy Scan?
Hi Dr.Chetna Jain,my wife is 24 yrs old carring a fetus of 28 wks old.During last USG our dr.informed us that there is mild pelvicalycial fulness found on the lt.kidney of the foetus.Can you please guide me aboutb this condition?Is it a symptom or diagnosis?What is the treatment for this?
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Hello
Generally mild fullness of pelvi-calyceal system in kidneys in antenatal period has good prognosis.
In majority of the cases with mild fullness in second trimester,it get resolve either during pregnancy or in the early postpartum period.
It may be due to fetal PUJ obstruction,VUJ obstruction,posterior urethral valve etc.
It is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy.
You may only need follow up ultrasound.
If findings persists then it can be managed after birth also.
Wish you a happy and safe pregnancy.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Generally mild fullness of pelvi-calyceal system in kidneys in antenatal period has good prognosis.
In majority of the cases with mild fullness in second trimester,it get resolve either during pregnancy or in the early postpartum period.
It may be due to fetal PUJ obstruction,VUJ obstruction,posterior urethral valve etc.
It is expected to improve with advancement of pregnancy.
You may only need follow up ultrasound.
If findings persists then it can be managed after birth also.
Wish you a happy and safe pregnancy.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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