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Ultrasound Of Kidney Shows Left Kidney With Pelvicalyceal, Uretreric Dilation. What Does The Findings Mean?
the left kidney was located in the left inferior flank region and has a dilated pelvis and proximal hydroureter measuring up to 9mm. the left kidney measures 37mm.the right kidney measures 35mm and is unremarkable .this is ultrasound report of 32.2 weeks and 2 days at last the comment is there is a left pelvic kidney with pelvicalyceal and uretreric dilation. i want to know is there is any thing serious? what does it exactly mean?
Sat, 9 Nov 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The ultrasound report suggests that there is dilatation of the left pelvis and left ureter.
Dilatation of pelvi-calyceal system is seen in case of obstruction at level below the region of dilatation.
The most common cause of obstruction is kidney stones.
Other common causes include an intra-mural mass or an extra-mural mass compressing the ureter.
Further investigations are required to find out the cause of obstruction.
Consult a surgeon or an urologist for relevant investigations and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The ultrasound report suggests that there is dilatation of the left pelvis and left ureter.
Dilatation of pelvi-calyceal system is seen in case of obstruction at level below the region of dilatation.
The most common cause of obstruction is kidney stones.
Other common causes include an intra-mural mass or an extra-mural mass compressing the ureter.
Further investigations are required to find out the cause of obstruction.
Consult a surgeon or an urologist for relevant investigations and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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