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What Does Bilateral Prominent Renal Pelvis Mean?
Hi, I just had a renal tract ultrasound and my right kidney is 117mm with a 9mm cortex and a 6mm renal pelvis. left kidney is with a 9mm cortex, renal pelvis of 17x8x6mm. What does bilateral promient renal pelves mean and is further assessment with CT KUB necessary? What is 'normal'?
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Hi,
A prominent pelvis in the the kidney on ultrasound simply means a pelvis larger in size which in a majority of cases a normal variant.
However, it is always prudent to have a follow up ultrasound 3-4 weeks later to see the progress.
CT KUB is not indicated as of now.
A prominent pelvis in the the kidney on ultrasound simply means a pelvis larger in size which in a majority of cases a normal variant.
However, it is always prudent to have a follow up ultrasound 3-4 weeks later to see the progress.
CT KUB is not indicated as of now.
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