Question 1

pain associated with extra renal pelvis, what to do?

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UPJ obst?: An enlarged extrarenal pelvis is a normal variant but can be associated sometimes with a upj obstruction.  A renal scan may help evaluate for an obstructive process.

Question 2

mid pole calculus is noted in my right kidney measuring 8.7 mm and mild hydronephrosis with extra renal pelvis is seen in the both kidneys.

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See professionals...: See an well-experienced urologist to decide if it's necessary to intervene; if needed, at what price? For your condition, a professional needs to share the balancing thought on the need and possibility of care before committing its removal, which usually can be done through the penis with fine scope and laser.

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Question 3

hi, i've been diagnosed with extra renal pelvis with swollen left kidney and constant (almost daily) u.t.is from year 2011. now, heavy mixed elements (may be contaminants) in my water. what does all of this mean, please and what should i do?

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Need kidney test : you should have a nuclear medicine scan to see if your swollen kidney is blocked. If you have documented infections by urine cultures should be evaluated by urologist.

Question 4

momhad ultrasound, they found extra renal pelvis on the right and polyp of 17 by 11mmin the left aspect of the posterior wall.could the polyp b cancer?

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Where is the: polyp?  In general there is some probability that a polyp anywhere might be malignant, more info is needed.

Question 5

the following is on my scan report what does it mean? "the study shows bilateral moderate pelvicalyceal dilation with extra-renal renal pelvises, which is associated with moderate dilation of the bilateral ureters to the level of the ureterovesical j?

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: You need intervention as soon as possible. If there is no evidence of urinary tract infection, cystoscopy and retrograde stents are indicated. If active infection is present you need bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy tubes. If delayed, kidney impairment, acute to chronic, may ensue. With cystoscopy, etiology of bladder outlet obstruction can be diagnosed.

Question 6

where is the renal pelvis located?

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Kidney: it is the funnel portion of the collecting system of urine exiting the kidney and leading to the ureter

Question 7

what are the disease of the renal pelvis?

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See below: the pelvic area are where organs such as bladder and ureters,and parts of large intestine  are located.in addition in females there is the uterus and ovaries and in men the prostate.
diseases which effect these organs are collective known as pelvic diseases,could be infections,or cancer

Question 8

what does a prominent renal pelvis indicate in an anomaly scan?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: In an adult ultrasound, and in the absence of other findings, a prominent renal pelvis is frequently seen as a normal anatomy variation of the kidney.  If there are urologic symptoms as the reason behind getting the ultrasound however, follow up with a urologist should be made.

Question 9

what is the meaning of left renal pelvis of bifid variety?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant: A bifid renal pelvis means that the collecting system in the kidney is divided into 2 sections.  This is a normal variant.

Question 10

can renal pelvis be dislodged from the kidney and if so, what can cause this to happen?

Accepted Answer

No, clarification: Renal pelvis is part of the kidney  structure - collecting system that allows the urine to passinto the ureter.  So renal pelvis cannot be  dislodged from the uterus. I suggest you clarify with your physician  about the report.

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Pain associated with extra renal pelvis, what to do?

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Mid pole calculus is noted in my right kidney measuring 8.7 mm and mild hydronephrosis with extra renal pelvis is seen in the both kidneys.

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Hi, i've been diagnosed with extra renal pelvis with swollen left kidney and constant (almost daily) u.t.is from year 2011. now, heavy mixed elements (may be contaminants) in my water. what does all of this mean, please and what should i do?

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Momhad ultrasound, they found extra renal pelvis on the right and polyp of 17 by 11mmin the left aspect of the posterior wall.could the polyp b cancer?

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The following is on my scan report what does it mean? "the study shows bilateral moderate pelvicalyceal dilation with extra-renal renal pelvises, which is associated with moderate dilation of the bilateral ureters to the level of the ureterovesical j?

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Where is the renal pelvis located?

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What are the disease of the renal pelvis?

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What does a prominent renal pelvis indicate in an anomaly scan?

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What is the meaning of left renal pelvis of bifid variety?

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Can renal pelvis be dislodged from the kidney and if so, what can cause this to happen?

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