What is Pelviectasis of the kidney in adults?
Hydronephrosis is not a disease, but can be a radiographic sign of other kidney or bladder problems or developmental issues. Similar terms for less severe kidney swelling which are used interchangeably are pyelectasis or pelviectasis.
How do you treat Pelviectasis?
When the size increase is the result of pressure from obstructed urine flow, surgery to correct the obstruction is often necessary after birth. At Lurie Children’s, fetal pyelectasis is treated by The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health team.
Is pyelectasis serious?
Pyelectasis and Other Health Risks Babies with pyelectasis who are chromosomally normal (found not to have Down syndrome) have an increased risk for urologic problems that may require surgery after birth if the collection of fluid in the kidneys increases throughout pregnancy.
Is pyelectasis common?
Pyelectasis is an increased collection of urine in part of the baby’s kidney called the renal pelvis. Approximately 1 in every 40 pregnancies have pyelectasis, and this can be seen in one or both of the kidneys. Pyelectasis can be seen in any pregnancy, but is more common in boys.
What is mild pyelectasis?
Mild pyelectasis is considered present when the anterior posterior diameter (APD) of the renal pelvis measures at least 4 mm between 16 and 20 weeks’ gestation, 5 mm between 20 and 30 weeks, and 7 mm between 30 and 40 weeks.
What is mild Pelviectasis?
Mild dilatation of this renal pelvis, also called pyelectasis or pelviectasis is defined as a measurement between 4mm and 10mm in the second trimester. There can be confusion about the significance of this finding and what to do when it is found.
What does mild pyelectasis mean?
Is Mild Pelviectasis serious?
Mild Isolated Pyelectasis Mild pyelectasis is a common and usually benign finding (see Fig. 33.6). In some cases, however, it may be secondary to vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) or obstruction. Prenatal ultrasound follow-up should be performed to ensure that the dilation does not increase with gestation.