Patient's question:
Detailed medical history and consultation purpose: Prenatal examination revealed hydronephrosis of the left kidney in the child. After delivery, as the child showed no obvious symptoms, no treatment was administered. At 6 months, cloudy urine was observed, and self-administered routine urine tests consistently showed white blood cells. Hydronephrosis of the left kidney, full-length dilation of the left ureter, and exclusion of a left ureteral terminal cyst were noted. Consultation purpose: To find a good surgical treatment method.Auxiliary tests: Color Doppler ultrasound examination revealed hydronephrosis of the left kidney, full-length dilation of the left ureter, with the dilated ureter measuring 9 mm, renal pelvis hydronephrosis measuring 15 mm, and the left kidney size being 9338 mm. A left ureteral terminal cyst is not ruled out, while the right kidney shows no abnormalities. The doctor needs to...
Doctor's answer:
Left ureteral dilation is related to obstruction and stenosis. Surgical treatment is recommended.Children have weaker immunity, so they are prone to vascular malformations. For parents, don't be impatient. It's important to take the child to a professional hospital for timely examination and treatment. Additionally, regular check-ups should be conducted for the child, and symptomatic treatment should be followed under the guidance of a doctor.