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What Does It Mean To Have Calculus In The Interpolar Area Of Kidney As Shown On Abdominal Ultrasound?

I had an abdominal ultrasound today and the results said i have a 0.6 cm calculus in the interpolar area of my right kidney; a 0.4 cm calculus in the interpolar area of my left kidney and exophytic cysts in my left kidney with the largest at 3.6x3.2 cm.What are these? Thank you for your response.
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Hello

Your findings may suggests 6.0 and 4.0 mm calculus in mid pole of right and left kidney respectively.
It is most likely non-obstructing as hydronephrosis etc are not mentioned in report.
Treatment of renal calculus depend upon many things like composition,position,size of calculus etc.
Small calculus up to 5.0 mm may pass spontaneously with adequate hydration.
Drink lot of water and initially you may need syrup like sodium and potassium citrate.

You may also need routine heogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME.

If renal calculus persists then you may need lithotripsy etc.

Findings also suggests 3.6 x 3.2 cm exophytic cyst in left kidney.These are age related developmental findings.It generally only require follow up ultrasound.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does It Mean To Have Calculus In The Interpolar Area Of Kidney As Shown On Abdominal Ultrasound?

Hello Your findings may suggests 6.0 and 4.0 mm calculus in mid pole of right and left kidney respectively. It is most likely non-obstructing as hydronephrosis etc are not mentioned in report. Treatment of renal calculus depend upon many things like composition,position,size of calculus etc. Small calculus up to 5.0 mm may pass spontaneously with adequate hydration. Drink lot of water and initially you may need syrup like sodium and potassium citrate. You may also need routine heogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME. If renal calculus persists then you may need lithotripsy etc. Findings also suggests 3.6 x 3.2 cm exophytic cyst in left kidney.These are age related developmental findings.It generally only require follow up ultrasound. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan