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What Causes Antenatal Hydronephrosis?

hi my name is rukshana I am 38 weeks pregnant.today at ultrasound they just found that baby has some fluid in his kidneys. is that means he will have any downsyndrome or any kind of abnormalities?thanks. rukshana
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Hi Rukshana, I have gone through your question. Fluid collection in the kidneys is known as hydronephrosis and is found in many conditions like:
1. Urinary tract malformation
2. Chromosomal anomalies, especially Down syndrome
3. Idiopathic( no cause found)
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done.
I would further suggest you to get a ultrasound of your newborn and get proper management of the baby by a paediatric urologist. Karyotype of the baby should be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Antenatal Hydronephrosis?

Hi Rukshana, I have gone through your question. Fluid collection in the kidneys is known as hydronephrosis and is found in many conditions like: 1. Urinary tract malformation 2. Chromosomal anomalies, especially Down syndrome 3. Idiopathic( no cause found) I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done. I would further suggest you to get a ultrasound of your newborn and get proper management of the baby by a paediatric urologist. Karyotype of the baby should be done. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.