What does mild pyelectasis mean?

What does mild pyelectasis mean?

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 bilateral pyelectasis?

Fetal mild bilateral pyelectasis was considered when the renal pelvis measured (in millimeters) ≥5.0 to 10.0, ≥7.0 to 10.0, and ≥10.0 to 15 at ≤23 weeks 6 days, 24 to 31 weeks 6 days, and ≥32 weeks, respectively, with no uretero-calyceal dilatation.

Is it serious have bilateral renal pyelectasis in pregnancy?

Pyelectasis does not usually have an impact on your baby’s short- or long-term kidney health. If your prenatal ultrasound detects pyelectasis, you’ll need additional prenatal monitoring. Typically, the fluid in your baby’s kidneys will resolve by your third trimester of pregnancy.

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.

What is bilateral pyelectasis?

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.

Does pyelectasis go away?

Pyelectasis will resolve spontaneously more than 90 percent of the time. If the blockage is more severe, your baby may need follow-up care and possibly surgery after delivery. If the obstruction is more severe, urine may back-up and collect in the kidneys. This is called hydronephrosis.

What is mild bilateral renal 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.

Can pyelectasis be cured?

In 80% (8 out of 10) of pregnancies, pyelectasis resolves during the pregnancy or after delivery without any treatment.