Question 1

renal ultrasound showed i have mild cortical thinning of the right kidney greater than the left but no hydronephrosis, stone, or mass bilaterally. what does this mean? right kidney measures 10.6 by 3.6 by 4.6. left kidney 10 by 4.5 by 4.8?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing to worry about. It is not uncommon to see the normal kidney take slightly differing shapes in different individuals.
As long as your kidney function is normal(serum Creatinine is less than 1.4Mg/dl), You can ignore the cortical thinning in your kidney.

Question 2

i have a renal ultrasound in 2 weeks. radiologist noted hydronephrosis on my ct scan from 12/26. will this study confirm the ct result?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Seems like your us was done 2 weeks ago. You should have the results. If the hydronephrosis developed after us then it will not show on ct scan.

Question 3

still waiting on my most recent labs but my labs from last week my gfr was 84? this is still a normal value correct? hydronephrosis r kidney no obstruction on ct, scheduled to have renal ultrasound to verify on 1/16.

Accepted Answer

Yes: The hydronephrosis may only indicate an anatomical variant if your ct revealed no obstruction. The ultrasound can assess if your tubes between the kidney and bladder (ureters) are flowing into the bladder.

Question 4

mild fullness of renal pelvic bilaterally could represent minimal hydronephrosis." found on pelvic/vaginal ultrasound. could this be from all the watr i had to drink and hold bladder? if no/what?

Accepted Answer

Could be: For pelvic ultrasound the bladder usually needs to be full and therefore encouraged to drink a lot of water.The interpretation of the kidneys sounds like mild amount of fluid in the collecting systems.Unless you are having urinary infections, kidney pain, or kidney stones, this finding is usually insignicant.In some people full bladder can cause back pressure and prominent renal pelves.

Question 5

subtle hyperechoic foci in both kidneys, probably renal calculi. left renal cyst measured 17mm. there is no hydronephrosis or other masses. what does this kidney ultrasound mean?

Accepted Answer

Exactly what you say: The ultrasound is what it is, the clinical significance must be determined by the treating physician with multiple associated factors to be taken into consideration.

Question 6

what is a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Kidney ultrasound: It shows the shape of the kidneys but not the function. They may look normal but not work well. If normal however it makes stones, blockages (obstruction), and cancers/masses much less likely.

Question 7

what should i be expecting from a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Kidney health: Usually a kidney sonogram will show if there is an obstruction to the kidney flow, will tell if kidney disease is a chronic one and will show cysts, masses and kidney stones if present. Sometimes it may show congenital anomalies of the urinary tract.

Question 8

could you tell me what happens in a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Typically: The kidneys are evaluated with regard to size, appearance, and presence/absence of hydronephrosis. Stones are looked for. The artery and vein to each kidney are often shown by color doppler. Lastly, images of the bladder are provided. As with any  imaging procedure, the exam is best guided by information about suspected disease from the ordering clinician.

Question 9

cost of renal ultrasound if uninsured?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: This all depends on what kind of ultrasound has been ordered. If you know what kind of ultrasound has been ordered you can call the hospital billing office or the ultrasound department directly.

Question 10

what are the red and blue flashes on a renal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow: The red and blue flashes are color depictions of fluid movement.  This usually indicates blood vessels (artery = red, veins = blue).

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Renal ultrasound showed i have mild cortical thinning of the right kidney greater than the left but no hydronephrosis, stone, or mass bilaterally. what does this mean? right kidney measures 10.6 by 3.6 by 4.6. left kidney 10 by 4.5 by 4.8?

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I have a renal ultrasound in 2 weeks. radiologist noted hydronephrosis on my ct scan from 12/26. will this study confirm the ct result?

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Still waiting on my most recent labs but my labs from last week my gfr was 84? this is still a normal value correct? hydronephrosis r kidney no obstruction on ct, scheduled to have renal ultrasound to verify on 1/16.

A member asked:

Mild fullness of renal pelvic bilaterally could represent minimal hydronephrosis." found on pelvic/vaginal ultrasound. could this be from all the watr i had to drink and hold bladder? if no/what?

A member asked:

Subtle hyperechoic foci in both kidneys, probably renal calculi. left renal cyst measured 17mm. there is no hydronephrosis or other masses. what does this kidney ultrasound mean?

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What is a renal ultrasound?

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What should i be expecting from a renal ultrasound?

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Could you tell me what happens in a renal ultrasound?

A member asked:

Cost of renal ultrasound if uninsured?

A member asked:

What are the red and blue flashes on a renal ultrasound?

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