When is the follow-up time for infants with polycystic kidney disease?

Patient's question:

Mothers who carry a child for ten months really don't find it easy, especially when the child's health is not as ideal as expected, it feels like a knife cutting through the heart. Not long after the baby was born, a thorough examination revealed a possible issue with polycystic kidney disease, and it was recommended to undergo a follow-up test. I would like to ask how long is it best to wait for a follow-up test for infant polycystic kidney disease?

Doctor's answer:

During the 11-14 weeks of pregnancy, early ultrasound screening can first detect devastating abnormalities such as anencephaly, assess the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, and confirm gestational age, providing a basis for evaluating fetal growth. In the second screening at 18-24 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal growth and development organs are already formed, making it easier to observe them in detail. If you do a four-dimensional MRI around the sixth month of pregnancy, you can discover how your baby has polycystic kidney disease. It is recommended that pregnancy tests should be conducted promptly, and fetal growth and development should be closely monitored.

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