What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015

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Question : My CT scan shows 'right kidney measures 8 x 3.2 cms. Small sized with cortical irregularity and mild prominence of pelvis. Left kidney measures 12.4 x 5.9 cms. Shows compensatory hypertrophy.' Whether there is any complication, sir.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CT scan findings may suggests chronic problem in right kidney.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

CT scan findings may suggests chronic problem in right kidney.It is evident by small size and surface irregularity of right kidney.
There is compensatory enlargement of left kidney due to problem in right kidney.
Findings need proper clinical correlation and complete renal evaluation.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,serum urea,creatinine,creatinine clearance,GFR,24 hour protein excretion,serum sodium,potassium,bicarbonate,chloride,phosphate estimation etc.

Treatment depend upon findings.
Patient findings need complete evaluation by a nephrologist.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
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Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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