4/30/11

My unborn baby has 'enlarged and echogenic kidneys', 4.7 and 4.5 cm long. What is the probability of ARPKD?


My unborn baby has 'enlarged and echogenic kidneys', 4.7 and 4.5 cm long. What is the probability of ARPKD?Our kid is due on April 20th, and had the following report at a 36week ultrasound:

"noted are bilateral significantly echogenic fetal kidneys
measuring 4.7 and 4.2 cm in greatest longitudinal dimension."

What is the chance that our kid has a serious disease such as Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)?

Posted by tanya
i don't know the statistics but from my experience i have had 2 babies with enlarged kidneys both boys (I'm told its more common in boys) and neither had any kidney problems whatsoever one is 11 yrs old one is 2 months try not to worry

Posted by Krys-style
ARPKD, is primarily the result of undeveloped lungs and pulmonary complications.

Posted by reflect47
honey I really think you need to ask your doctor... if you don't feel comfortable asking your doctor find a nurse or something... asking such a question on here is not a good ideal... This is something that only a doctor can answer who knows you your history and your pregnancy....

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