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Is there a significant reason why my rt kidney is 8.3cm length and lt is 9.4cm length. i have chronic kidney disease ?
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This variation: is most likely within the normal size variation side to side...ask your kidney Doctor to confirm! Some kidney disease can alter kidney size however USUALLY this is BOTH sides (bilateral) Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 4/29/2017
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