The echogenicity or the brightness of the fetus's kidney is usually similar to that of the liver. The kidneys are considered hyperechogenic if they appear brighter than the liver. The cause of kidney hyperechogenicity is uncertain in most cases. However, this could be an indicator of various problems, such as chromosomal abnormalities, polycystic kidney disease, and syndromes such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
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Why does my pregnancy ultrasound show hyperechoic kidneys?
Query: Hello doctor, What does both kidney slightly hyperechoic in an ultrasound indicate? I am 19 weeks pregnant and very worried about my baby. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperechogenicity in kidneys is seen in some congenital polycystic renal diseases leading to renal failure in late childhood or adulthood. But in fetuses, this marker has been studied sparsely. These studies have shown that if the amniotic fluid around the baby is adequ... Read Full »
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