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Had my routine abdominal ultrasound. left kidney had an impression of focal caliectasia? what does this mean. creatinine was ok. i had no pain. tnx
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Probably nothing: One of the calyces may have taken slight damage from an old infection, or the pyramid may be a bit blunt from the way it was formed, or it may be an overread. If your kidneys seem fine, don't worry.
Answered 12/8/2013
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