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Is Mild Fullness Of Left Kidney Pelvicalyceal System According To A USG Scan Bad?

I have blessed with my baby boy. He is 11 months old. Recently v took scanning report for my child. In report he has mild fullness pelvi calyceal system noted AP diameter is about 6mm cps in left kidney. Please tell us any problem to him. And there is treatment for it. V live in Kakinada. I can u suggest best doctor in Kakinada. Tq
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

It hydronephrosis and detailed evaluation is required. You have to be cautious once the AP diameter is above 15 mm. In your case it is only 6mm and thus nothing much to worry. You can go for frequent follow up scans.

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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  Dr. Sumanth Amperayani's  Response
Hi,

This is mild dilatation of pelvi-calyceal system is not to be worried about. But your son will require regular ultrasound yearly once and follow up with your pediatrician.

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Is Mild Fullness Of Left Kidney Pelvicalyceal System According To A USG Scan Bad?

Hi, It hydronephrosis and detailed evaluation is required. You have to be cautious once the AP diameter is above 15 mm. In your case it is only 6mm and thus nothing much to worry. You can go for frequent follow up scans. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.