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What Does Mild Lobular Ion And Renal Lesions Seen On Both Sides Of Abdomen Suggest?

I recently received these results from a abdomen/pelvic ct without contrast: mild to moderate bilateral renal cortical atrophy with non specified perinehphretic fat stranding. mild lobular ion is seen in both. renal lesions seen on previous exam can t be identified. couple of sub centimeter low attenuation foci are seen in both kidneys. what does this translate in plain laymans terms.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hi,
These findings in a non-contrast CT tell us that kidneys are gradually getting smaller.
The cause could be CKD &/or ageing.
However,it has to be interpreted in the context of clinical condition,blood and urine test reports
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What Does Mild Lobular Ion And Renal Lesions Seen On Both Sides Of Abdomen Suggest?

Hi, These findings in a non-contrast CT tell us that kidneys are gradually getting smaller. The cause could be CKD &/or ageing. However,it has to be interpreted in the context of clinical condition,blood and urine test reports