How does moderate bilateral hydronephrosis affect the foetus?

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I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed the report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Moderate hydronephrosis (a condition in which kidneys become swollen as a result of urine build up) can be due to chromosomal anomalies or mild reflux in the renal system. If there are no other anomalies in the fetus, then she should get a quadruple marker done. If the risk of Trisomy 21 and 18 is low, then there is nothing to worry about. The baby should get a postnatal ultrasound to confirm any pathology in the kidney. It is a minor anomaly, and you should not worry as there are high chances of spontaneous resolution. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.

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I read your query and can understand your concern. The serum screening is regular, as in the report. So, there is nothing to worry about. The treatment, whether required or not, will depend upon the cause. It may be a mild cause and will not need any treatment. It will depend upon the postnatal evaluation of the baby. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

In this scan (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the renal pelvis dilatation is mild (less than 7 mm), and the amniotic fluid is adequate. There are no soft markers of chromosomal anomalies, so there is nothing to worry about at this stage. It is unlikely to cause any oligohydramnios in further gestation. Mild pyelectasis (a condition where urine gathers in the center of the kidney) is unlikely to cause any long-term complications in the baby. However, the same treatment is to be suggested only after the diagnosis. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.