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In my ktub ultrasound, tthe finding is "renal parenchymal disease, bilateral". but my crea and bun and urinalysis are normal. which will i believe?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Discuss with your : Doctor. Your laboratory values of kidney function should be closely reviewed. Your doctor knows your whole history and all of the lab test results, and should be in the best position to explain your true renal function. Perhaps there is another reason your kidneys looked echogenic (brighter) on the ultrasound, which is why renal parenchymal disease was discussed in the report.

Answered 3/18/2017

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Abnormal Ultrasound: An ultrasound (u) is read by a radiologist (r) and is subject to the r's interpretation of it. To see if you have any kidney impairment, you need to have a 24 hour urine for a creatinine clearance to assess your renal function. Ask the doctor who ordered the u to order it. You should also speak to that doctor to ask why he sent you for the u and to get his opinion of your kidneys' function.

Answered 7/22/2013

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