Patient's question:
A friend is six months pregnant, and during a check-up a few days ago, it was found that the fetus only has one kidney. What impact will this have on the child's life in the future? What are the consequences? Thank you for the first follow-up question: Does a congenital single kidney have no impact on the child or their life after adulthood? Can they live like normal people?Doctor's answer:
Considering congenital solitary kidney, in general, it is not recommended to keep the child in this situation, as it may have a significant impact on the child's future life and may require the abandonment of the pregnancy. The fetus may face difficulties in the development of a single right kidney. While it may not be as impactful if one kidney is lost after growing up, congenital absence of a kidney is more dangerous. You should still go to another hospital for a follow-up ultrasound to rule out the possibility of a diagnostic error before considering whether to keep the child.