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Kidney Dilation

10/28/2009

Question:

I`m 29 weeks pregnant. I had an ultra sound done. The doctor says that the left kidney of the baby is dilated. It is hydronephrosis. Please tell me what is it and is it a serious problem?

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Related Resources:

Hydronephrosis
Fetal Kidneys
Dilated fetal`s kidney
Fetal kidney problem

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