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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Antenatal hydronephrosis on prenatal US

Recommended: Postnatal Renal Ultrasound at 48 hours-1 week + 4-6 weeks is the preferred imaging study for antenatal hydronephrosis on prenatal us. Most antenatal hydronephrosis resolves.

Recommended study

Postnatal Renal Ultrasound at 48 hours-1 week + 4-6 weeks

US No contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Outpatient Reviewed

Most antenatal hydronephrosis resolves. Etiologies: transient, UPJ obstruction, VUR, ureterocele, PUV, megaureter.

If the default doesn't apply

Differentiating obstructive vs non-obstructive
NM MAG3 diuretic renogram (after 4-6 weeks of age) IV contrast
VUR work-up
XR VCUG IV contrast

Watch-outs

Bilateral hydroureteronephrosis in boy

Suspect posterior urethral valves — urgent VCUG + urology consultation.

Pearls

  • SFU grading 1-4 or Society for Fetal Urology system.
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for moderate-severe hydronephrosis controversial.
  • Most transient hydronephrosis resolves by 1 year of age.
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