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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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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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.

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Answered 12/8/2013

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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