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What Does Left Kidney Having Prominent Pelvicalyceal System Mean?
dear Dr i have 9mm stone in pelviureteric region of left kidney. 4 month ago i undergone ESWL... stone in form of fraction got passed. after 1 month a relatively bigger residue of stone got passed with sever pain... then just after i go for USG and finding of USG are RT kidney all normal. Left kidney has prominent pelvicalyceal system with no calculus in kidney and ureter renal cortical thickness is 12-13 mm and size 10.6x 5.4 cm. urinary bladder has normal interior and thin walls no stone or mass seen. dear Dr plz what meant by prominent pelvicalyceal system
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
General & Family Physician, Dr. Priyanka's Response
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The pelvicalyceal system is a part of the kidney that includes the renal pelvis and the calyces, which are the cup-shaped structures that collect urine from the kidney and transport it to the ureter. When the pelvicalyceal system is described as "prominent," it means that it appears larger or more dilated than normal on imaging studies such as an ultrasound or CT scan.
This can be a sign of various conditions affecting the kidney, including kidney stones, infections, or obstruction of the urinary tract. In your case, it seems that there is no calculus (stone) in the kidney or ureter, but the pelvicalyceal system is still prominent. It is best to discuss the significance of this finding with your doctor, who can provide further evaluation and management if necessary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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What Does Left Kidney Having Prominent Pelvicalyceal System Mean?
Hi, The pelvicalyceal system is a part of the kidney that includes the renal pelvis and the calyces, which are the cup-shaped structures that collect urine from the kidney and transport it to the ureter. When the pelvicalyceal system is described as prominent, it means that it appears larger or more dilated than normal on imaging studies such as an ultrasound or CT scan. This can be a sign of various conditions affecting the kidney, including kidney stones, infections, or obstruction of the urinary tract. In your case, it seems that there is no calculus (stone) in the kidney or ureter, but the pelvicalyceal system is still prominent. It is best to discuss the significance of this finding with your doctor, who can provide further evaluation and management if necessary. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician