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Does loss of cm differentiation on kidney ultrasound only indicate a chronic problem or can it be acute too? or is it non-specific?

Q: does loss of cm differentiation on kidney ultrasound only indicate a chronic problem or can it be acute too? or is it non-specific?

: It reflects the scarring or fibrotic change of the renal parenchyma (the functioning part of the kidney) which takes months to years to develop, i.e. chronic.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It reflects the scarring or fibrotic change of the renal parenchyma (the functioning part of the kidney) which takes months to years to develop, i.e. chronic.

Answered 1/20/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

I do not rely on ultra sound for such a problem It is operator driven and not as good as other tests.

Answered 1/21/2022

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Does loss of cm differentiation on kidney ultrasound only indicate a chronic problem or can it be acute too? or is it non-specific?

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If both kidneys r normal in size and reveal raised cortical echigenicity wid moderately reduced CM differentiation..Rs 9.73.7 & ls103.2cm.Is it risk?