My one month baby boy went for ultrasound, and they mentioned, Grade ii hydronephrosis seen. Intra renal mildly dilated pelvis seen with trans pelvic diameter measuring 16mm(TPD). cortical thickness measuring 5 mm.. Do i need to worry on it.
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he needs a DTPA Renogram to rule out pelviureteric junction obstruction, if the same problem is seen on both sides, then voiding cystourethrogram is required, these can be done when he is around 3 months or earlier if he has repeatedly fever and failure to thrive
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If it's obstructive, then may require an intervention
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