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Suggest Treatment For Mild To Moderate Diffuse Cortical Thinning

I was diagnosed with mild to moderate diffuse cortical thinning laterally. My kidneys are normal size. My creatine levels are normal. And my EGF are is 59. I m confused about my diagnosis. I don t know what it means to have cortical thinning. How serious is this? I m 47 with hypothyroidism but other than that I m healthy or do I thought
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As an Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Cortical thinning is suggestive of reduced kidney function, probably from UTI. Normal GFR should be above 90ml/min. An isotope renal scan shows accurate kidney function on each side. Moderate and diffuse cortical thinning occurs from recurrent UTI. You'll need to do urine routine and culture,blood creatinine, RBS and LFT. You can send me a direct question to clear doubts, with an expert opinion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matthew J. Mangat
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Suggest Treatment For Mild To Moderate Diffuse Cortical Thinning

Hi, As an Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Cortical thinning is suggestive of reduced kidney function, probably from UTI. Normal GFR should be above 90ml/min. An isotope renal scan shows accurate kidney function on each side. Moderate and diffuse cortical thinning occurs from recurrent UTI. You ll need to do urine routine and culture,blood creatinine, RBS and LFT. You can send me a direct question to clear doubts, with an expert opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matthew J. Mangat