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What does pelvectiasis of both kidneys mean?
Question
What is meant by pelvectiasis of both kidneys and mild hydronephrosis of the left kidney?
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Dr Vijay KherOct 21, 2004
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Pelvectiasis means dilatation of kidney pelvis and hydronephrosis is when pelvis is dilated along with calyces. Both may suggest obstruction of flow of urine through the kidney & urinary tract. This can be better confirmed by a DTPA kidney scan or intravenous pyelogram.
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