What Does "mild Bilateral Cortical Thinning Of The Kidneys" Mean?

Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2014

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Question : Hello I am looking for answers to what Mild bilateral cortical thinning of the kidneys could mean and if I should see out a nephrologist?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult nephrologist and discuss kidney function tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Mild bilateral cortical thinning in the kidneys usually refers to some amount of reduction in kidney functions. This will be clearly known once serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) tests are done.

The above two parameters can be used to know your kidney function and predict any kidney parenchymal disease that has led to renal cortical thinning.

Seeing a nephrologist is important to discuss the results of keeping in mind any suspiciously reduced kidney functions.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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