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What Does Fetal Left Kidney Is Dilated Pelvicalyceal System Mean?

Hi my wife is pregnant and the latest u/s report suggested that the Fetal left kidney is dilated pelvicalyceal system. A- P Diameter is 11 mm @ 35 wks 4 days gestation .. Pls throw some light in this .. as we are a bit worried about this .. Rudradip
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.


This means that for some reasons, the urine is not flowing normally and it is being blocked. This has let to accumulation and dilation of the collecting system. You would need to follow up with the doctors to identify what the possible cause is and what options are or would be available to address this. I understand how worried you are about this but getting more information on this on the exact cause and various treatment options would put your mind at ease.

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What Does Fetal Left Kidney Is Dilated Pelvicalyceal System Mean?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. This means that for some reasons, the urine is not flowing normally and it is being blocked. This has let to accumulation and dilation of the collecting system. You would need to follow up with the doctors to identify what the possible cause is and what options are or would be available to address this. I understand how worried you are about this but getting more information on this on the exact cause and various treatment options would put your mind at ease. I hope this helps. I wish you and the baby well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications should need be.