Study of Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Congenital Renal Anomalies and Their Prognostic Significance

Abstract

BACKGROUNDRenal abnormalities are the most common disorder seen on ultrasound. Congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract occur in approximately 3.3-11.1% of the population and they account for about 50% of all congenital abnormalities. This study was done to assess the role of ultrasonography in early detection of malformation in foetal urinary tract and their proper management. If these anomalies are not diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound, many of these would manifest later in life as pyelonephritis, obstruction, stone formation, hypertension, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).