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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Test Result Indicate?

I have been told by my doctor that the ultrasound at 20weeks showed possible kidney development problems in the fetus...he says its possibly caused by taking dexamphetamines before conception and I ve just started back on them. I have to have another scan at 24weeks to see if there is kidney problems...do you think its nothing as the doctor said you can see my baby s kidneys and the fluid looks good around the kidneys...
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
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Hi,

It may be Hydronephrosis is usually diagnosed ia A prenatal ultrasound (ultrasound during pregnancy) which reveals a fetus with dilated kidneys.

In some cases, one or both kidneys may fail to develop (called dysplasia). This blockage may cause urine to back up into the kidney, a condition called hydronephrosis, which causes the kidney to appear enlarged on the ultrasound test.

Another common abnormality is called reflux causing hydronephrosis. Doctors usually diagnose hydronephrosis on a routine ultrasound. If your baby is diagnosed with hydronephrosis, you will need to have follow-up ultrasounds to track the condition. About 85 per cent of infants who are diagnosed with mild hydronephrosis before birth have an abnormal urinary tract. The other 15 per cent of these infants will get better on their own and have no problems after birth.

Of the 85 per cent of babies with a defect, only 15 to 25 per cent require surgery to correct it. Amniotic fluid volume is the single most important factor that shows the well-being of the unborn baby. Another finding that causes concern is an enlarged bladder.

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

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Does My Ultrasound Scan Test Result Indicate?

Hi, It may be Hydronephrosis is usually diagnosed ia A prenatal ultrasound (ultrasound during pregnancy) which reveals a fetus with dilated kidneys. In some cases, one or both kidneys may fail to develop (called dysplasia). This blockage may cause urine to back up into the kidney, a condition called hydronephrosis, which causes the kidney to appear enlarged on the ultrasound test. Another common abnormality is called reflux causing hydronephrosis. Doctors usually diagnose hydronephrosis on a routine ultrasound. If your baby is diagnosed with hydronephrosis, you will need to have follow-up ultrasounds to track the condition. About 85 per cent of infants who are diagnosed with mild hydronephrosis before birth have an abnormal urinary tract. The other 15 per cent of these infants will get better on their own and have no problems after birth. Of the 85 per cent of babies with a defect, only 15 to 25 per cent require surgery to correct it. Amniotic fluid volume is the single most important factor that shows the well-being of the unborn baby. Another finding that causes concern is an enlarged bladder. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician