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What Do These Ultrasound Findings Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Dec 2015
Question: ultra sound of abdomen shows calyces show prominence in right and left kidney which means(all others are normal)
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is the dilatation of collecting system in kidneys.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Findings may suggests prominent pelvi-calyceal system in both kidneys.It is the dilatation of collecting system in kidneys.
It may be due to many causes like obstruction(may be due to calculus),reflux,PUJ obstruction etc.
It is most likely not related to calculus as it is not mentioned in the report.
Then other causes should be investigated and treat accordingly.
She may need further evaluation.
Treatment depend upon findings.
She may also need follow up depending upon clinical findings.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Do These Ultrasound Findings Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is the dilatation of collecting system in kidneys. Detailed Answer: Hello Findings may suggests prominent pelvi-calyceal system in both kidneys.It is the dilatation of collecting system in kidneys. It may be due to many causes like obstruction(may be due to calculus),reflux,PUJ obstruction etc. It is most likely not related to calculus as it is not mentioned in the report. Then other causes should be investigated and treat accordingly. She may need further evaluation. Treatment depend upon findings. She may also need follow up depending upon clinical findings. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX