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Could Having CAT Scan Be The Cause Of Baby Having One Kidney?

HI I AM 32 WKS PREGNANT AND JUST FOUND OUT MY UNBORN BABY HAS ONE KIDNEY.I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND IT DOESNT RUN THROUGH MY FAMILY.COULD HAVINC A CAT SCAN BE THE CAUSE OF THIS DEFFECT IN MY CHILD? I HAVE TWO ALREADY AND THEY ARE VERY HEALTHY.
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Unilateral agenesis or absence of kidney in the fetus is a development anomaly in the fetus. It is a congenital anomaly which occurs in many syndromes, chromosomal anomalies or rarely isolated. CAT scan during pregnancy can lead to congenital anomalies in fetus, and can lead to such a condition.
I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done and amniocentesis can be done if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
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Could Having CAT Scan Be The Cause Of Baby Having One Kidney?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Unilateral agenesis or absence of kidney in the fetus is a development anomaly in the fetus. It is a congenital anomaly which occurs in many syndromes, chromosomal anomalies or rarely isolated. CAT scan during pregnancy can lead to congenital anomalies in fetus, and can lead to such a condition. I would suggest you to consult a fetal medicine specialist so that a detailed anomaly ultrasound can be done and amniocentesis can be done if required. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.