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What Does Thin And Echogenic Cortices Of Bilateral Kidney Mean?

Hello, I just received a report from an ultrasoud of my kidneys last week. The right kidney measures 9.4cm. the left kidney measures 9.5cm. The Cortices of bilateral kidneys are somewhat thin and mildly echogenic, nonspecific, may reflect chronic medical renal disease.

I am a 62 yr old white female, 5ft 1in, 114 lbs and have no medical history of anything wrong with my kidneys
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Thin and echogenic kidney suggest chronic kidney disease. It is important to find a cause for it . Diabetes , hypertention , atherosclerosis and other glomerular disease may also cause this. It is necessary to undergo thorough chekup for this . Thanks.
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What Does Thin And Echogenic Cortices Of Bilateral Kidney Mean?

Thin and echogenic kidney suggest chronic kidney disease. It is important to find a cause for it . Diabetes , hypertention , atherosclerosis and other glomerular disease may also cause this. It is necessary to undergo thorough chekup for this . Thanks.