Causes and Analysis of Poor Kidney Development

Question

During an ultrasound examination during pregnancy, it was found that the left kidney of the fetus has poor development, accompanied by mild ureteral dilation. The right kidney could not be clearly detected or may have severe developmental abnormalities. Additionally, there is an excess of amniotic fluid and nuchal cord entanglement. What are the possible causes?

Answer

Based on the provided ultrasound results, the left kidney of the fetus shows significant developmental abnormalities with renal pelvis dilation and mild ureteral dilation. The right kidney could not be clearly detected or may have extreme developmental abnormalities. Furthermore, the ultrasound also shows an excess of amniotic fluid and a nuchal cord entanglement. These conditions suggest the possibility of urogenital anomalies. Since the due date has been reached and the fetus has a relatively high chance of survival, it is recommended to continue the pregnancy and give birth. If a similar condition is found in the early stages of pregnancy, it is usually advised to induce labor.