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My radiologist told me that i have subtle increase in cortical echogenicty in both kidneys which may be a start of a possible medical renal disease. ?

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Medical exam: including urine analysis and CMP to include kidney function analysis.

Answered 4/25/2017

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A member asked:

My radiologist told me that i have subtle increase in cortical echogenicty in both kidneys which may be a start of a possible medical renal disease. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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