Is hydronephrosis in the ultrasound of the kidneys a cause for concern?
Patient: Usg of kidneys Rt. 8.5/4 and lt 8.7/4.4 Report states Bilateral grade one cortical echogenicity increased with altered cm differentiation s/0 bilateral grade one medical renal disease No e/o calculas or hydronephrosis .No e/0 focal mass What does all these mean Doctor: Hello,  Mild hydronephrosis does not cause any problems and only close monitoring is required. You can go for a renal function test(RFT) to check the functional status of kidneys.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician