The calyceal pelvic system involves the renal pelvis, major and minor calyces. Calyceal pelvic dilatation is caused due to retention of urine in the upper urinary tract. This is one common finding on the ultrasound scan performed during pregnancy.
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What is extrarenal pelvis of the right kidney?
Query: Hi doctor, In my kidney ultrasound, my left kidney shows mild dilatation of calyces with dilated extrarenal pelvis of approximately 39 mm. What does it mean? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The calyceal pelvic system dilatation of kidney could be due to one of the following reasons: Congenital. Focal infection of or at calyx or extrarenal pelvis of kidney. Stricture - narrowing of the neck of calyx or extrarenal pelvis. Stone imp... Read Full »
Kindly assess my ultrasound report and suggest the next steps.
Query: Hi doctor,I need help reading my ultrasound results. Can you evaluate my readings? Thank you so much. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your ultrasound (attachment remvoed to protect patient identity) and would love to discuss the report and your health condition with you. First of all, your ultrasound shows mild pelvocaliectasia. This means there is dilatation of pelvic calyces of the kidn... Read Full »
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